Summary:
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of an oral nicotine solution to help smokers quit smoking, compared to a placebo solution.
There are a total of 12 visits over 6 months. The first is a screening visit which will last approximately 3 hours. Next there are 9 laboratory visits, and 2 follow up visits, 3 and 6 months after your quit date.
If you are approved for the study, you will set a quit smoking date within 14 days of enrollment. The day before the quit date, you will come to the lab for your visit 1. Following the quit date you will come in for 8 weekly visits. At each visit we will check your heart rate, blood pressure, perform tests, you will receive new study supplies, and complete questionnaires. We will also collect blood samples at visits 2 and 9.
Qualified Participants Must:
• Be a current smoker
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Be between the ages of 21 and 65 and motivated to quit smoking.
Qualified Participants May Receive:
Study medication for a total of 8 weeks. Compensation for up to $200 for the laboratory visits, and an additional $25 for each follow up visits. No compensation for the screening visit.