Concurrent Alcohol and Smoking Treatment: Effects on Alcohol Relapse Risk

Completed · Phase 2

Conditions studied: Tobacco Use Cessation, Alcohol-related Disorders

In brief

The majority of individuals with alcohol problems remain current smokers, and the negative health consequences of smoking among these individuals are substantial. This study will investigate the impact of smoking cessation interventions initiated during intensive alcohol treatment on processes reflecting risk of alcohol relapse.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00861146

Run by

Yale University

People needed

151

Starts

2009-04-01

Expected to finish

2013-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2020-04-03

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• DSM-IV criteria for alcohol abuse or dependence
• Age 18 or older
• English speaking
• Smoking 1 or more cigarettes/day
• Male or female veterans eligible for VA healthcare
• Female nonveterans also eligible

You may not qualify if…

• Allergy or hypersensitivity to nicotine or adhesives used in nicotine patch
• Weigh less than 100 lbs
• Lack of interest in stopping smoking
• Pregnant or lactating females or females not practicing acceptable form of contraception

Where it is running

• VA Connecticut Healthcare System — Newington, Connecticut, United States
• VA Connecticut Healthcare System — West Haven, Connecticut, United States

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