Overview

Highdose Nicotine Patch Therapy for Smokeless Tobacco Use

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2013-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Smokeless tobacco use ("chewing") is associated with negative health effects. To date, no medications have been shown to help chewers quit long-term. High dose nicotine patch therapy may improve the chances that chewers can quit for good. If found to be effective, chewers may use this treatment to help them quit and reduce their risk for negative health effects.
Phase:
Phase 2/Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Mayo Clinic
Treatments:
Lobeline
Nicotine