Trial Outcomes & Findings for Behavioral Activation for Smoking Cessation in PTSD (NCT NCT01995123)

NCT ID: NCT01995123

Last Updated: 2020-04-15

Results Overview

7-day point prevalence abstinence at weeks 4, 12, 20, and 26 post target quit day

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

124 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

26 weeks post target quit date

Results posted on

2020-04-15

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Behavioral Activation Therapy
Behavioral Activation (BA) Treatment will be delivered in eight, 30 minute individual sessions over an 8-week period. BA treatment will focus on encouraging subjects to participate in activities that they find enjoyable and rewarding. In addition, this arm will receive standard smoking cessation therapy, nicotine patch, and either nicotine gum or nicotine lozenge. Behavioral Activation Therapy: Behavioral Activation (BA) Treatment will be delivered in eight, 30 minute individual sessions over an 8-week period. BA treatment will focus on encouraging subjects to participate in activities that they find enjoyable and rewarding. Standard Smoking Cessation Therapy: Standard smoking cessation therapy will be delivered in eight, 20-minute individual sessions over an 8-week period.
Health and Smoking Education
Health and Smoking Education (HSE) Treatment will be delivered in eight, 30 minute individual sessions over an 8-week period. HSE treatment will focus on smoking, health, and the impact of smoking on the subject's health. In addition, this arm will receive standard smoking cessation therapy, nicotine patch, and either nicotine gum or nicotine lozenge. Health and Smoking Education: Health and Smoking Education (HSE) Treatment will be delivered in eight, 30 minute individual sessions over an 8-week period. HSE treatment will focus on smoking, health, and the impact of smoking on the subject's health. Standard Smoking Cessation Therapy: Standard smoking cessation therapy will be delivered in eight, 20-minute individual sessions over an 8-week period.
Overall Study
STARTED
63
61
Overall Study
COMPLETED
45
46
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
18
15

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Missing age data from three participants.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Behavioral Activation Therapy
n=63 Participants
Behavioral Activation (BA) Treatment will be delivered in eight, 30 minute individual sessions over an 8-week period. BA treatment will focus on encouraging subjects to participate in activities that they find enjoyable and rewarding. In addition, this arm will receive standard smoking cessation therapy, nicotine patch, and either nicotine gum or nicotine lozenge. Behavioral Activation Therapy: Behavioral Activation (BA) Treatment will be delivered in eight, 30 minute individual sessions over an 8-week period. BA treatment will focus on encouraging subjects to participate in activities that they find enjoyable and rewarding. Standard Smoking Cessation Therapy: Standard smoking cessation therapy will be delivered in eight, 20-minute individual sessions over an 8-week period.
Health and Smoking Education
n=61 Participants
Health and Smoking Education (HSE) Treatment will be delivered in eight, 30 minute individual sessions over an 8-week period. HSE treatment will focus on smoking, health, and the impact of smoking on the subject's health. In addition, this arm will receive standard smoking cessation therapy, nicotine patch, and either nicotine gum or nicotine lozenge. Health and Smoking Education: Health and Smoking Education (HSE) Treatment will be delivered in eight, 30 minute individual sessions over an 8-week period. HSE treatment will focus on smoking, health, and the impact of smoking on the subject's health. Standard Smoking Cessation Therapy: Standard smoking cessation therapy will be delivered in eight, 20-minute individual sessions over an 8-week period.
Total
n=124 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=61 Participants • Missing age data from three participants.
0 Participants
n=60 Participants • Missing age data from three participants.
0 Participants
n=121 Participants • Missing age data from three participants.
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
55 Participants
n=61 Participants • Missing age data from three participants.
54 Participants
n=60 Participants • Missing age data from three participants.
109 Participants
n=121 Participants • Missing age data from three participants.
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
6 Participants
n=61 Participants • Missing age data from three participants.
6 Participants
n=60 Participants • Missing age data from three participants.
12 Participants
n=121 Participants • Missing age data from three participants.
Age, Continuous
50.70 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.01 • n=61 Participants • Missing age data from three participants.
47.17 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.02 • n=60 Participants • Missing age data from three participants.
48.95 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.59 • n=121 Participants • Missing age data from three participants.
Sex: Female, Male
Female
11 Participants
n=63 Participants
4 Participants
n=61 Participants
15 Participants
n=124 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
52 Participants
n=63 Participants
57 Participants
n=61 Participants
109 Participants
n=124 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
2 Participants
n=63 Participants
2 Participants
n=61 Participants
4 Participants
n=124 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
61 Participants
n=63 Participants
59 Participants
n=61 Participants
120 Participants
n=124 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=63 Participants
0 Participants
n=61 Participants
0 Participants
n=124 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 Participants
n=63 Participants
1 Participants
n=61 Participants
2 Participants
n=124 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=63 Participants
0 Participants
n=61 Participants
0 Participants
n=124 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1 Participants
n=63 Participants
0 Participants
n=61 Participants
1 Participants
n=124 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
4 Participants
n=63 Participants
7 Participants
n=61 Participants
11 Participants
n=124 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
54 Participants
n=63 Participants
52 Participants
n=61 Participants
106 Participants
n=124 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
2 Participants
n=63 Participants
1 Participants
n=61 Participants
3 Participants
n=124 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
n=63 Participants
0 Participants
n=61 Participants
1 Participants
n=124 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
63 Participants
n=63 Participants
61 Participants
n=61 Participants
124 Participants
n=124 Participants
Baseline cigarettes smoked per day
18.67 Cigarettes per day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.26 • n=63 Participants
17.34 Cigarettes per day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.26 • n=61 Participants
17.99 Cigarettes per day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 7.78 • n=124 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 26 weeks post target quit date

7-day point prevalence abstinence at weeks 4, 12, 20, and 26 post target quit day

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Behavioral Activation Therapy
n=63 Participants
Behavioral Activation (BA) Treatment will be delivered in eight, 30 minute individual sessions over an 8-week period. BA treatment will focus on encouraging subjects to participate in activities that they find enjoyable and rewarding. In addition, this arm will receive standard smoking cessation therapy, nicotine patch, and either nicotine gum or nicotine lozenge. Behavioral Activation Therapy: Behavioral Activation (BA) Treatment will be delivered in eight, 30 minute individual sessions over an 8-week period. BA treatment will focus on encouraging subjects to participate in activities that they find enjoyable and rewarding. Standard Smoking Cessation Therapy: Standard smoking cessation therapy will be delivered in eight, 20-minute individual sessions over an 8-week period.
Health and Smoking Education
n=61 Participants
Health and Smoking Education (HSE) Treatment will be delivered in eight, 30 minute individual sessions over an 8-week period. HSE treatment will focus on smoking, health, and the impact of smoking on the subject's health. In addition, this arm will receive standard smoking cessation therapy, nicotine patch, and either nicotine gum or nicotine lozenge. Health and Smoking Education: Health and Smoking Education (HSE) Treatment will be delivered in eight, 30 minute individual sessions over an 8-week period. HSE treatment will focus on smoking, health, and the impact of smoking on the subject's health. Standard Smoking Cessation Therapy: Standard smoking cessation therapy will be delivered in eight, 20-minute individual sessions over an 8-week period.
Percentage of Participants Who Abstained From Smoking
Week 4
23 Participants
21 Participants
Percentage of Participants Who Abstained From Smoking
Week 12
20 Participants
19 Participants
Percentage of Participants Who Abstained From Smoking
Week 20
22 Participants
14 Participants
Percentage of Participants Who Abstained From Smoking
Week 26
12 Participants
8 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 26 weeks post target quit date

Days to first relapse after the target quit date

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Behavioral Activation Therapy
n=63 Participants
Behavioral Activation (BA) Treatment will be delivered in eight, 30 minute individual sessions over an 8-week period. BA treatment will focus on encouraging subjects to participate in activities that they find enjoyable and rewarding. In addition, this arm will receive standard smoking cessation therapy, nicotine patch, and either nicotine gum or nicotine lozenge. Behavioral Activation Therapy: Behavioral Activation (BA) Treatment will be delivered in eight, 30 minute individual sessions over an 8-week period. BA treatment will focus on encouraging subjects to participate in activities that they find enjoyable and rewarding. Standard Smoking Cessation Therapy: Standard smoking cessation therapy will be delivered in eight, 20-minute individual sessions over an 8-week period.
Health and Smoking Education
n=61 Participants
Health and Smoking Education (HSE) Treatment will be delivered in eight, 30 minute individual sessions over an 8-week period. HSE treatment will focus on smoking, health, and the impact of smoking on the subject's health. In addition, this arm will receive standard smoking cessation therapy, nicotine patch, and either nicotine gum or nicotine lozenge. Health and Smoking Education: Health and Smoking Education (HSE) Treatment will be delivered in eight, 30 minute individual sessions over an 8-week period. HSE treatment will focus on smoking, health, and the impact of smoking on the subject's health. Standard Smoking Cessation Therapy: Standard smoking cessation therapy will be delivered in eight, 20-minute individual sessions over an 8-week period.
Time to Smoking Relapse
88.41 Days
Standard Deviation 73.46
84.34 Days
Standard Deviation 72.29

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 4 weeks post target quit date (end of treatment)

Population: Outcome Measure assessed at separate study visit. Data reported for participants who were assessed at this visit.

PTSD symptoms as assessed via the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale (CAPS). Minimum score = 0, maximum score = 80. Higher scores indicate greater severity of symptoms.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Behavioral Activation Therapy
n=46 Participants
Behavioral Activation (BA) Treatment will be delivered in eight, 30 minute individual sessions over an 8-week period. BA treatment will focus on encouraging subjects to participate in activities that they find enjoyable and rewarding. In addition, this arm will receive standard smoking cessation therapy, nicotine patch, and either nicotine gum or nicotine lozenge. Behavioral Activation Therapy: Behavioral Activation (BA) Treatment will be delivered in eight, 30 minute individual sessions over an 8-week period. BA treatment will focus on encouraging subjects to participate in activities that they find enjoyable and rewarding. Standard Smoking Cessation Therapy: Standard smoking cessation therapy will be delivered in eight, 20-minute individual sessions over an 8-week period.
Health and Smoking Education
n=45 Participants
Health and Smoking Education (HSE) Treatment will be delivered in eight, 30 minute individual sessions over an 8-week period. HSE treatment will focus on smoking, health, and the impact of smoking on the subject's health. In addition, this arm will receive standard smoking cessation therapy, nicotine patch, and either nicotine gum or nicotine lozenge. Health and Smoking Education: Health and Smoking Education (HSE) Treatment will be delivered in eight, 30 minute individual sessions over an 8-week period. HSE treatment will focus on smoking, health, and the impact of smoking on the subject's health. Standard Smoking Cessation Therapy: Standard smoking cessation therapy will be delivered in eight, 20-minute individual sessions over an 8-week period.
Clinician Administered PTSD Scale Score
30.78 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 11.80
27.33 Units on a scale
Standard Deviation 13.29

Adverse Events

Behavioral Activation Therapy

Serious events: 7 serious events
Other events: 33 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths

Health and Smoking Education

Serious events: 6 serious events
Other events: 29 other events
Deaths: 1 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Behavioral Activation Therapy
n=63 participants at risk
Behavioral Activation (BA) Treatment will be delivered in eight, 30 minute individual sessions over an 8-week period. BA treatment will focus on encouraging subjects to participate in activities that they find enjoyable and rewarding. In addition, this arm will receive standard smoking cessation therapy, nicotine patch, and either nicotine gum or nicotine lozenge. Behavioral Activation Therapy: Behavioral Activation (BA) Treatment will be delivered in eight, 30 minute individual sessions over an 8-week period. BA treatment will focus on encouraging subjects to participate in activities that they find enjoyable and rewarding. Standard Smoking Cessation Therapy: Standard smoking cessation therapy will be delivered in eight, 20-minute individual sessions over an 8-week period.
Health and Smoking Education
n=61 participants at risk
Health and Smoking Education (HSE) Treatment will be delivered in eight, 30 minute individual sessions over an 8-week period. HSE treatment will focus on smoking, health, and the impact of smoking on the subject's health. In addition, this arm will receive standard smoking cessation therapy, nicotine patch, and either nicotine gum or nicotine lozenge. Health and Smoking Education: Health and Smoking Education (HSE) Treatment will be delivered in eight, 30 minute individual sessions over an 8-week period. HSE treatment will focus on smoking, health, and the impact of smoking on the subject's health. Standard Smoking Cessation Therapy: Standard smoking cessation therapy will be delivered in eight, 20-minute individual sessions over an 8-week period.
Cardiac disorders
Hospitalized for chest pain
1.6%
1/63 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
0.00%
0/61 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
General disorders
Hospitalized for fall
0.00%
0/63 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
1.6%
1/61 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
Psychiatric disorders
Hospitalized for suicidal ideation
0.00%
0/63 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
3.3%
2/61 • Number of events 2 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hospitalized for shortness of breath
3.2%
2/63 • Number of events 3 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
0.00%
0/61 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
Nervous system disorders
Hospitalized for lightheadedness
1.6%
1/63 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
0.00%
0/61 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
Nervous system disorders
Hospitalized for TIA
0.00%
0/63 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
1.6%
1/61 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
Surgical and medical procedures
Hospitalized for wound care
0.00%
0/63 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
1.6%
1/61 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Hospitalized for pneumonia
1.6%
1/63 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
0.00%
0/61 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Hospitalized for back pain
1.6%
1/63 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
0.00%
0/61 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
General disorders
Death
1.6%
1/63 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
1.6%
1/61 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Behavioral Activation Therapy
n=63 participants at risk
Behavioral Activation (BA) Treatment will be delivered in eight, 30 minute individual sessions over an 8-week period. BA treatment will focus on encouraging subjects to participate in activities that they find enjoyable and rewarding. In addition, this arm will receive standard smoking cessation therapy, nicotine patch, and either nicotine gum or nicotine lozenge. Behavioral Activation Therapy: Behavioral Activation (BA) Treatment will be delivered in eight, 30 minute individual sessions over an 8-week period. BA treatment will focus on encouraging subjects to participate in activities that they find enjoyable and rewarding. Standard Smoking Cessation Therapy: Standard smoking cessation therapy will be delivered in eight, 20-minute individual sessions over an 8-week period.
Health and Smoking Education
n=61 participants at risk
Health and Smoking Education (HSE) Treatment will be delivered in eight, 30 minute individual sessions over an 8-week period. HSE treatment will focus on smoking, health, and the impact of smoking on the subject's health. In addition, this arm will receive standard smoking cessation therapy, nicotine patch, and either nicotine gum or nicotine lozenge. Health and Smoking Education: Health and Smoking Education (HSE) Treatment will be delivered in eight, 30 minute individual sessions over an 8-week period. HSE treatment will focus on smoking, health, and the impact of smoking on the subject's health. Standard Smoking Cessation Therapy: Standard smoking cessation therapy will be delivered in eight, 20-minute individual sessions over an 8-week period.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
4.8%
3/63 • Number of events 3 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
6.6%
4/61 • Number of events 4 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
Nervous system disorders
Dizziness
0.00%
0/63 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
6.6%
4/61 • Number of events 4 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
Nervous system disorders
Headache
7.9%
5/63 • Number of events 7 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
13.1%
8/61 • Number of events 11 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Itching
15.9%
10/63 • Number of events 10 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
18.0%
11/61 • Number of events 11 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Swelling or tingling of the mouth
6.3%
4/63 • Number of events 4 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
1.6%
1/61 • Number of events 3 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Skin rash
11.1%
7/63 • Number of events 8 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
3.3%
2/61 • Number of events 4 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
Psychiatric disorders
Insomnia
3.2%
2/63 • Number of events 2 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
8.2%
5/61 • Number of events 10 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
Psychiatric disorders
Vivid dreams
15.9%
10/63 • Number of events 13 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
6.6%
4/61 • Number of events 10 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Hiccups
3.2%
2/63 • Number of events 2 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
3.3%
2/61 • Number of events 2 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Mouth problems
3.2%
2/63 • Number of events 4 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
1.6%
1/61 • Number of events 1 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Persistent indigestion
12.7%
8/63 • Number of events 9 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.
9.8%
6/61 • Number of events 7 • Adverse event data were collected for 12 weeks post-target quit date while participants were taking study medication (nicotine patch and nicotine gum or lozenge).
Study participants were asked: "Since our last contact, have there been any changes in your medical condition or health?" on the quit day, at weeks 1 through 4 post-quit, and at the 3-month follow up call. Participants also could self-initiate symptom reports during other phone calls.

Additional Information

Jessica Cook, PhD

Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health; William S Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital

Phone: 608-265-9775

Results disclosure agreements

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