Trial Outcomes & Findings for Treatment of Smoking Lapses and Relapses (NCT NCT01807871)

NCT ID: NCT01807871

Last Updated: 2017-10-13

Results Overview

To test our hypothesis that among the subset of the 701 enrolled participants who quit smoking and then lapsed while using the nicotine patch, those randomized to continue the patch post-lapse will be more likely to be 7-day point-prevalent abstinent at 4 month follow-up than those randomized to discontinue the patch post-lapse. 7-day point prevalent abstinence was assessed by response to the question "In the last 7 days, on how many days did you smoke" on the 4 month follow-up survey. Respondents who replied "0" were classified as "Yes" for 7-day point-prevalent abstinence; all other responses (including missing) were classified as "No".

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

701 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

4 months after the quit date

Results posted on

2017-10-13

Participant Flow

Recruitment between April 2013 and July 2015

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Nicotine Patch, Experimental Use
Participants will continue to use nicotine patch after they lapse and resume smoking as long as smoking is less than 75% of pre study levels. nicotine patch, experimental use: nicotine patch-transdermal, continue during lapses Nicotine patches are used according to normal package label, except if the participant lapses and smokes, they will continue to use the patch.
Nicotine Patch, Labeled Use
Participants will discontinue using the nicotine patch when they resume smoking. This is the current FDA approved use of the nicotine patches. nicotine patch, labeled use: nicotine patch-transdermal, discontinue during lapses Participants will use the nicotine patch while abstinent, but will remove the patch if there is a lapse and smoking resumes. This is the use indicated on current FDA approved labeling.
Overall Study
STARTED
356
345
Overall Study
COMPLETED
178
127
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
178
218

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Treatment of Smoking Lapses and Relapses

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Nicotine Patch, Experimental Use
n=356 Participants
Participants will continue to use nicotine patch after they lapse and resume smoking as long as smoking is less than 75% of pre study levels. nicotine patch, experimental use: nicotine patch-transdermal, continue during lapses Nicotine patches are used according to normal package label, except if the participant lapses and smokes, they will continue to use the patch.
Nicotine Patch, Labeled Use
n=345 Participants
Participants will discontinue using the nicotine patch when they resume smoking. This is the current FDA approved use of the nicotine patches. nicotine patch, labeled use: nicotine patch-transdermal, discontinue during lapses Participants will use the nicotine patch while abstinent, but will remove the patch if there is a lapse and smoking resumes. This is the use indicated on current FDA approved labeling.
Total
n=701 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
44 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11 • n=5 Participants
45 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12 • n=7 Participants
45 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
190 Participants
n=5 Participants
207 Participants
n=7 Participants
397 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
166 Participants
n=5 Participants
138 Participants
n=7 Participants
304 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White Non-Hispanic
170 Participants
n=5 Participants
179 Participants
n=7 Participants
349 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Black Non-Hispanic
128 Participants
n=5 Participants
123 Participants
n=7 Participants
251 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic
45 Participants
n=5 Participants
32 Participants
n=7 Participants
77 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other
12 Participants
n=5 Participants
11 Participants
n=7 Participants
23 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
356 participants
n=5 Participants
345 participants
n=7 Participants
701 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 months after the quit date

Population: Participants who lapsed while using the nicotine patch

To test our hypothesis that among the subset of the 701 enrolled participants who quit smoking and then lapsed while using the nicotine patch, those randomized to continue the patch post-lapse will be more likely to be 7-day point-prevalent abstinent at 4 month follow-up than those randomized to discontinue the patch post-lapse. 7-day point prevalent abstinence was assessed by response to the question "In the last 7 days, on how many days did you smoke" on the 4 month follow-up survey. Respondents who replied "0" were classified as "Yes" for 7-day point-prevalent abstinence; all other responses (including missing) were classified as "No".

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Nicotine Patch, Experimental Use
n=178 Participants
Participants will continue to use nicotine patch after they lapse and resume smoking as long as smoking is less than 75% of pre study levels. nicotine patch, experimental use: nicotine patch-transdermal, continue during lapses Nicotine patches are used according to normal package label, except if the participant lapses and smokes, they will continue to use the patch.
Nicotine Patch, Labeled Use
n=127 Participants
Participants will discontinue using the nicotine patch when they resume smoking. This is the current FDA approved use of the nicotine patches. nicotine patch, labeled use: nicotine patch-transdermal, discontinue during lapses Participants will use the nicotine patch while abstinent, but will remove the patch if there is a lapse and smoking resumes. This is the use indicated on current FDA approved labeling.
Point-prevalent Abstinence at 4 Months
90 Participants
59 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 months after the quit date

Population: Because the results for the primary outcome were negative, this outcome was not analyzed (i.e., there was no effect to mediate).

To test whether the amount of use of nicotine patch post-lapse, craving, withdrawal, cigs/day, motivation to quit, confidence in quitting, nicotine reinforcement from cigarettes, and self-efficacy mediate any effect of post-lapse patch use on abstinence.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Up to 12 weeks

Population: All randomized participants

To test whether the incidence of adverse drug effects during the post-lapse use of nicotine patch is minimal.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Nicotine Patch, Experimental Use
n=356 Participants
Participants will continue to use nicotine patch after they lapse and resume smoking as long as smoking is less than 75% of pre study levels. nicotine patch, experimental use: nicotine patch-transdermal, continue during lapses Nicotine patches are used according to normal package label, except if the participant lapses and smokes, they will continue to use the patch.
Nicotine Patch, Labeled Use
n=345 Participants
Participants will discontinue using the nicotine patch when they resume smoking. This is the current FDA approved use of the nicotine patches. nicotine patch, labeled use: nicotine patch-transdermal, discontinue during lapses Participants will use the nicotine patch while abstinent, but will remove the patch if there is a lapse and smoking resumes. This is the use indicated on current FDA approved labeling.
Adverse Drug Effects
37 Participants
27 Participants

Adverse Events

Nicotine Patch, Experimental Use

Serious events: 4 serious events
Other events: 196 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths

Nicotine Patch, Labeled Use

Serious events: 4 serious events
Other events: 187 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Nicotine Patch, Experimental Use
n=356 participants at risk
Participants will continue to use nicotine patch after they lapse and resume smoking as long as smoking is less than 75% of pre study levels. nicotine patch, experimental use: nicotine patch-transdermal, continue during lapses Nicotine patches are used according to normal package label, except if the participant lapses and smokes, they will continue to use the patch.
Nicotine Patch, Labeled Use
n=345 participants at risk
Participants will discontinue using the nicotine patch when they resume smoking. This is the current FDA approved use of the nicotine patches. nicotine patch, labeled use: nicotine patch-transdermal, discontinue during lapses Participants will use the nicotine patch while abstinent, but will remove the patch if there is a lapse and smoking resumes. This is the use indicated on current FDA approved labeling.
Vascular disorders
Stroke
0.00%
0/356 • 12 weeks
0.29%
1/345 • 12 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
Intestinal problems
0.28%
1/356 • 12 weeks
0.29%
1/345 • 12 weeks
Cardiac disorders
Arrhythmia
0.28%
1/356 • 12 weeks
0.00%
0/345 • 12 weeks
Endocrine disorders
Pancreas problems
0.00%
0/356 • 12 weeks
0.58%
2/345 • 12 weeks
General disorders
Hospitalization
0.56%
2/356 • 12 weeks
0.00%
0/345 • 12 weeks

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Nicotine Patch, Experimental Use
n=356 participants at risk
Participants will continue to use nicotine patch after they lapse and resume smoking as long as smoking is less than 75% of pre study levels. nicotine patch, experimental use: nicotine patch-transdermal, continue during lapses Nicotine patches are used according to normal package label, except if the participant lapses and smokes, they will continue to use the patch.
Nicotine Patch, Labeled Use
n=345 participants at risk
Participants will discontinue using the nicotine patch when they resume smoking. This is the current FDA approved use of the nicotine patches. nicotine patch, labeled use: nicotine patch-transdermal, discontinue during lapses Participants will use the nicotine patch while abstinent, but will remove the patch if there is a lapse and smoking resumes. This is the use indicated on current FDA approved labeling.
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
22.2%
79/356 • 12 weeks
22.6%
78/345 • 12 weeks
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Skin irritation
34.3%
122/356 • 12 weeks
34.8%
120/345 • 12 weeks
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
9.3%
33/356 • 12 weeks
9.0%
31/345 • 12 weeks
Nervous system disorders
Headache
12.4%
44/356 • 12 weeks
10.7%
37/345 • 12 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
9.8%
35/356 • 12 weeks
8.7%
30/345 • 12 weeks

Additional Information

Dr. John Hughes

University of Vermont

Phone: 802-656-1640

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place