Trial Outcomes & Findings for Varenicline and Bupropion for Alcohol Use Disorder (NCT NCT04167306)

NCT ID: NCT04167306

Last Updated: 2024-06-07

Results Overview

B-PEth: Objective marker for alcohol consumption measured in blood, measured at every study visit. Analysed as mean reduction of PEth per treatment arm, mITT.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

388 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

PEth is calculated as the mean value over the active steady state period (Day 21-Day77) compared to baseline (=screening visit value)

Results posted on

2024-06-07

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
2) Varenicline + Placebo for Bupropion
Investigational medicinal product (IMP) 1: Varenicline 0.5 mg and 1.0 mg and Placebo capsule for IMP 2 (bupropion) Varenicline Tartrate 1 mg b.i.d: Capsules for oral use Placebo for bupropion: Capsules for oral use
1) Varenicline + Bupropion
Investigational medicinal product (IMP) 1: Varenicline 0.5 mg and 1.0 mg and Investigational medicinal product (IMP) 2: Bupropion SR 150 mg Varenicline Tartrate 1 mg b.i.d: Capsules for oral use Bupropion Hydrochloride 150 mg b.i.d: Capsules for oral use
3) Bupropion + Placebo for Varenicline
Investigational medicinal product (IMP) 2: Bupropion SR 150 mg and Placebo capsule for IMP 1 (varenicline) Bupropion Hydrochloride 150 mg b.i.d: Capsules for oral use Placebo for varenicline: Capsules for oral use
4) Placebo for Varenicline + Placebo for Bupropion
Placebo capsule for IMP 1 (varenicline) and Placebo capsule for IMP 2 (bupropion) Placebo for varenicline: Capsules for oral use Placebo for bupropion: Capsules for oral use
Overall Study
STARTED
97
101
93
97
Overall Study
Correct Randomized , Received IMP
96
100
91
97
Overall Study
COMPLETED
76
73
67
81
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
21
28
26
16

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
2) Varenicline + Placebo for Bupropion
Investigational medicinal product (IMP) 1: Varenicline 0.5 mg and 1.0 mg and Placebo capsule for IMP 2 (bupropion) Varenicline Tartrate 1 mg b.i.d: Capsules for oral use Placebo for bupropion: Capsules for oral use
1) Varenicline + Bupropion
Investigational medicinal product (IMP) 1: Varenicline 0.5 mg and 1.0 mg and Investigational medicinal product (IMP) 2: Bupropion SR 150 mg Varenicline Tartrate 1 mg b.i.d: Capsules for oral use Bupropion Hydrochloride 150 mg b.i.d: Capsules for oral use
3) Bupropion + Placebo for Varenicline
Investigational medicinal product (IMP) 2: Bupropion SR 150 mg and Placebo capsule for IMP 1 (varenicline) Bupropion Hydrochloride 150 mg b.i.d: Capsules for oral use Placebo for varenicline: Capsules for oral use
4) Placebo for Varenicline + Placebo for Bupropion
Placebo capsule for IMP 1 (varenicline) and Placebo capsule for IMP 2 (bupropion) Placebo for varenicline: Capsules for oral use Placebo for bupropion: Capsules for oral use
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
2
2
5
5
Overall Study
Adverse Event
13
14
5
4
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
4
6
8
3
Overall Study
covid
1
1
2
1
Overall Study
concomitant medication
0
0
0
1
Overall Study
Alcohol treatment
0
4
3
2
Overall Study
non-compliance
0
0
1
0
Overall Study
incorrectly randomized or did not commence study drug
1
1
2
0

Baseline Characteristics

Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
1) Varenicline + Bupropion
n=100 Participants
Investigational medicinal product (IMP) 1: Varenicline 0.5 mg and 1.0 mg and Investigational medicinal product (IMP) 2: Bupropion SR 150 mg Varenicline Tartrate 1 mg b.i.d: Capsules for oral use Bupropion Hydrochloride 150 mg b.i.d: Capsules for oral use
2) Varenicline + Placebo for Bupropion
n=96 Participants
Investigational medicinal product (IMP) 1: Varenicline 0.5 mg and 1.0 mg and Placebo capsule for IMP 2 (bupropion) Varenicline Tartrate 1 mg b.i.d: Capsules for oral use Placebo for bupropion: Capsules for oral use
3) Bupropion + Placebo for Varenicline
n=91 Participants
Investigational medicinal product (IMP) 2: Bupropion SR 150 mg and Placebo capsule for IMP 1 (varenicline) Bupropion Hydrochloride 150 mg b.i.d: Capsules for oral use Placebo for varenicline: Capsules for oral use
4) Placebo for Varenicline + Placebo for Bupropion
n=97 Participants
Placebo capsule for IMP 1 (varenicline) and Placebo capsule for IMP 2 (bupropion) Placebo for varenicline: Capsules for oral use Placebo for bupropion: Capsules for oral use
Total
n=384 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
56 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.3 • n=100 Participants
56 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.7 • n=96 Participants
56 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.2 • n=91 Participants
56 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.9 • n=97 Participants
56 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.2 • n=384 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
28 Participants
n=100 Participants
27 Participants
n=96 Participants
18 Participants
n=91 Participants
34 Participants
n=97 Participants
107 Participants
n=384 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
72 Participants
n=100 Participants
69 Participants
n=96 Participants
73 Participants
n=91 Participants
63 Participants
n=97 Participants
277 Participants
n=384 Participants
Race and Ethnicity Not Collected
0 Participants
Race and Ethnicity were not collected from any participant.
Phosphatidylethanol (B-PEth)
1.2 mikromol/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.66 • n=100 Participants
1.2 mikromol/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.76 • n=96 Participants
1.3 mikromol/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.62 • n=91 Participants
1.2 mikromol/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.55 • n=97 Participants
1.2 mikromol/L
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.65 • n=384 Participants
Heavy Drinking Days (HDD)
0.72 proportion
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.30 • n=100 Participants
0.76 proportion
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.25 • n=96 Participants
0.75 proportion
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.26 • n=91 Participants
0.74 proportion
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.28 • n=97 Participants
0.74 proportion
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.27 • n=384 Participants
Age at Alcohol debut
15 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.0 • n=100 Participants
15 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.1 • n=96 Participants
15 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.7 • n=91 Participants
16 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.3 • n=97 Participants
16 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.9 • n=384 Participants
Heredity for alcohol problems
25 Participants
n=100 Participants
15 Participants
n=96 Participants
17 Participants
n=91 Participants
16 Participants
n=97 Participants
73 Participants
n=384 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: PEth is calculated as the mean value over the active steady state period (Day 21-Day77) compared to baseline (=screening visit value)

Population: modified ITT (mITT), defined as participants taken at least one dose of study drug and documented at least one data entry

B-PEth: Objective marker for alcohol consumption measured in blood, measured at every study visit. Analysed as mean reduction of PEth per treatment arm, mITT.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
2) Varenicline + Placebo for Bupropion
n=96 Participants
Investigational medicinal product (IMP) 1: Varenicline 0.5 mg and 1.0 mg and Placebo capsule for IMP 2 (bupropion) Varenicline Tartrate 1 mg b.i.d: Capsules for oral use Placebo for bupropion: Capsules for oral use
1) Varenicline + Bupropion
n=100 Participants
Investigational medicinal product (IMP) 1: Varenicline 0.5 mg and 1.0 mg and Investigational medicinal product (IMP) 2: Bupropion SR 150 mg Varenicline Tartrate 1 mg b.i.d: Capsules for oral use Bupropion Hydrochloride 150 mg b.i.d: Capsules for oral use
3) Bupropion + Placebo for Varenicline
n=91 Participants
Investigational medicinal product (IMP) 2: Bupropion SR 150 mg and Placebo capsule for IMP 1 (varenicline) Bupropion Hydrochloride 150 mg b.i.d: Capsules for oral use Placebo for varenicline: Capsules for oral use
4) Placebo for Varenicline + Placebo for Bupropion
n=97 Participants
Placebo capsule for IMP 1 (varenicline) and Placebo capsule for IMP 2 (bupropion) Placebo for varenicline: Capsules for oral use Placebo for bupropion: Capsules for oral use
Alcohol Consumption as Measured by Phosphatidylethanol (PEth) in Blood
-0.406 mikromol/litre
Standard Error 0.057
-0.417 mikromol/litre
Standard Error 0.041
-0.315 mikromol/litre
Standard Error 0.054
0.250 mikromol/litre
Standard Error 0.044

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Number of HDD by 14 days is defined as a mean over the 8-week steady state active treatment period (Day 21-Day77) . ( D21-D77)/4 in order to get a 14 day-period measurment.

Population: modified ITT (mITT), defined as subjects taken at least one dose of study drug and documented at least one data entry.

HDD is obtained by the time Line Follow Back procedure, defined as ≥70 grams for men and ≥56 grams for women according to FDA's guidelines. Analysed as mean reduction in HDD share per treatment arm, for mITT

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
2) Varenicline + Placebo for Bupropion
n=96 Participants
Investigational medicinal product (IMP) 1: Varenicline 0.5 mg and 1.0 mg and Placebo capsule for IMP 2 (bupropion) Varenicline Tartrate 1 mg b.i.d: Capsules for oral use Placebo for bupropion: Capsules for oral use
1) Varenicline + Bupropion
n=100 Participants
Investigational medicinal product (IMP) 1: Varenicline 0.5 mg and 1.0 mg and Investigational medicinal product (IMP) 2: Bupropion SR 150 mg Varenicline Tartrate 1 mg b.i.d: Capsules for oral use Bupropion Hydrochloride 150 mg b.i.d: Capsules for oral use
3) Bupropion + Placebo for Varenicline
n=91 Participants
Investigational medicinal product (IMP) 2: Bupropion SR 150 mg and Placebo capsule for IMP 1 (varenicline) Bupropion Hydrochloride 150 mg b.i.d: Capsules for oral use Placebo for varenicline: Capsules for oral use
4) Placebo for Varenicline + Placebo for Bupropion
n=97 Participants
Placebo capsule for IMP 1 (varenicline) and Placebo capsule for IMP 2 (bupropion) Placebo for varenicline: Capsules for oral use Placebo for bupropion: Capsules for oral use
Alcohol Consumption as Measured by Heavy Drinking Days (HDD)
-0.322 proportion
Standard Error 0.028
-0.314 proportion
Standard Error 0.031
-0.298 proportion
Standard Error 0.035
-0.217 proportion
Standard Error 0.031

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: CDT is calculated as the mean value over the active steady state period (Day 21-Day77) compared to baseline (=screening visit value)

The indirect alcohol marker carbohydrate deficient transferrin

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: GGT calculated as the mean value over the active steady state period (Day 21-Day77) compared to baseline (=screening visit value)

The indirect alcohol marker gamma glutamyl transferase

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: CDT is calculated as the mean value over the active steady state period (Day 21-Day77) compared to baseline (=screening visit value)

Mean grams of alcohol per day * Number of drinking days * Number of drinks per drinking days * Number of abstaining days

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Mean difference between total score obtained at baseline and visit 1

Total score of Alcohol Use Identification Test

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Scale range: 0-100 mm. Minimum value: 0 = No craving. Maxumum value: 100 Maximum= Very strong craving. Craving is calculated as the mean value over the active steady state period (Day 21-Day77) compared to baseline (=screening visit value)

Alcohol craving as measured by a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 77 day-interval. Mean difference between cotinine concentration assessed at Day o and Day 77

Nicotine use measured by the nicotine saliva marker cotinine in saliva

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 77 day-interval. Mean difference between total scale score assessed at Day 0 and Day 77

A 17-item scale with anticipatory and consummatory components of the experience of pleasure. The scale is used as a proxy to assess a hypodopaminergic state. Worse Outcome: A lower score indicates low experience of pleasure (=proxy for hypodopaminergic state). Better outcome:A high score indicates high experience of pleasure.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 77 day-interval. Mean difference between outcome measure assessed at Day o and Day 7.

A neuropsychiatric tool addressing inattention, impulsivity and activity

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 14 day-interval. Obtained twice, at Day 21 and Day 49 during IMP steady state. Correlation between plasma concentration of varenicline and above described outcome measures

Mean concentration of values obtained at visit 4 and visit 6

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 14 day-interval. Obtained twice, at Day 21 and Day 49 during IMP steady state. Correlation between plasma concentration of bupropion and above described outcome measures

Mean concentration of values obtained at visit 4 and visit 6

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

2) Varenicline + Placebo for Bupropion

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 92 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

1) Varenicline + Bupropion

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 98 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

3) Bupropion + Placebo for Varenicline

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 82 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

4) Placebo for Varenicline + Placebo for Bupropion

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 84 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
2) Varenicline + Placebo for Bupropion
n=96 participants at risk
Investigational medicinal product (IMP) 1: Varenicline 0.5 mg and 1.0 mg and Placebo capsule for IMP 2 (bupropion) Varenicline Tartrate 1 mg b.i.d: Capsules for oral use Placebo for bupropion: Capsules for oral use
1) Varenicline + Bupropion
n=101 participants at risk;n=100 participants at risk
Investigational medicinal product (IMP) 1: Varenicline 0.5 mg and 1.0 mg and Investigational medicinal product (IMP) 2: Bupropion SR 150 mg Varenicline Tartrate 1 mg b.i.d: Capsules for oral use Bupropion Hydrochloride 150 mg b.i.d: Capsules for oral use
3) Bupropion + Placebo for Varenicline
n=91 participants at risk
Investigational medicinal product (IMP) 2: Bupropion SR 150 mg and Placebo capsule for IMP 1 (varenicline) Bupropion Hydrochloride 150 mg b.i.d: Capsules for oral use Placebo for varenicline: Capsules for oral use
4) Placebo for Varenicline + Placebo for Bupropion
n=97 participants at risk
Placebo capsule for IMP 1 (varenicline) and Placebo capsule for IMP 2 (bupropion) Placebo for varenicline: Capsules for oral use Placebo for bupropion: Capsules for oral use
Cardiac disorders
heart failure
0.00%
0/96 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
1.0%
1/100 • Number of events 1 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
0.00%
0/91 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
0.00%
0/97 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
Cardiac disorders
atrial fibrillation
0.00%
0/96 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
0.00%
0/100 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
0.00%
0/91 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
1.0%
1/97 • Number of events 1 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
Blood and lymphatic system disorders
pulmonary embolism
0.00%
0/96 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
1.0%
1/100 • Number of events 1 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
0.00%
0/91 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
0.00%
0/97 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
malignt melanoema of skin
0.00%
0/96 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
0.00%
0/100 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
1.1%
1/91 • Number of events 1 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
0.00%
0/97 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
breast cancer
0.00%
0/96 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
0.00%
0/100 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
0.00%
0/91 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
1.0%
1/97 • Number of events 1 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
Gastrointestinal disorders
abdominal pain upper
1.0%
1/96 • Number of events 1 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
0.00%
0/100 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
0.00%
0/91 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
0.00%
0/97 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
Cardiac disorders
acute myocardial infarction
1.0%
1/96 • Number of events 1 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
0.00%
0/100 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
0.00%
0/91 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
0.00%
0/97 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
Neoplasms benign, malignant and unspecified (incl cysts and polyps)
prostate cancer
0.00%
0/96 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
0.00%
0/100 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
0.00%
0/91 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
1.0%
1/97 • Number of events 1 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
Cardiac disorders
tachycardia irregular
1.0%
1/96 • Number of events 1 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
0.00%
0/100 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
0.00%
0/91 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
0.00%
0/97 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
Gastrointestinal disorders
calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis, with obstruction
0.00%
0/96 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
0.00%
0/100 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
1.1%
1/91 • Number of events 1 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
0.00%
0/97 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
2) Varenicline + Placebo for Bupropion
n=96 participants at risk
Investigational medicinal product (IMP) 1: Varenicline 0.5 mg and 1.0 mg and Placebo capsule for IMP 2 (bupropion) Varenicline Tartrate 1 mg b.i.d: Capsules for oral use Placebo for bupropion: Capsules for oral use
1) Varenicline + Bupropion
n=101 participants at risk;n=100 participants at risk
Investigational medicinal product (IMP) 1: Varenicline 0.5 mg and 1.0 mg and Investigational medicinal product (IMP) 2: Bupropion SR 150 mg Varenicline Tartrate 1 mg b.i.d: Capsules for oral use Bupropion Hydrochloride 150 mg b.i.d: Capsules for oral use
3) Bupropion + Placebo for Varenicline
n=91 participants at risk
Investigational medicinal product (IMP) 2: Bupropion SR 150 mg and Placebo capsule for IMP 1 (varenicline) Bupropion Hydrochloride 150 mg b.i.d: Capsules for oral use Placebo for varenicline: Capsules for oral use
4) Placebo for Varenicline + Placebo for Bupropion
n=97 participants at risk
Placebo capsule for IMP 1 (varenicline) and Placebo capsule for IMP 2 (bupropion) Placebo for varenicline: Capsules for oral use Placebo for bupropion: Capsules for oral use
Psychiatric disorders
anxiety
9.4%
9/96 • Number of events 9 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
8.9%
9/101 • Number of events 9 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
7.7%
7/91 • Number of events 7 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
2.1%
2/97 • Number of events 2 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
arthralgia
3.1%
3/96 • Number of events 3 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
4.0%
4/101 • Number of events 4 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
7.7%
7/91 • Number of events 7 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
7.2%
7/97 • Number of events 7 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
back pain
6.2%
6/96 • Number of events 6 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
0.99%
1/101 • Number of events 1 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
5.5%
5/91 • Number of events 5 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
7.2%
7/97 • Number of events 7 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
Cardiac disorders
increased blood pressure
6.2%
6/96 • Number of events 6 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
5.9%
6/101 • Number of events 6 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
4.4%
4/91 • Number of events 4 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
7.2%
7/97 • Number of events 7 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
Infections and infestations
cough
8.3%
8/96 • Number of events 8 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
6.9%
7/101 • Number of events 7 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
6.6%
6/91 • Number of events 6 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
7.2%
7/97 • Number of events 7 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
Psychiatric disorders
depressed mood
15.6%
15/96 • Number of events 16 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
12.9%
13/101 • Number of events 16 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
14.3%
13/91 • Number of events 16 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
16.5%
16/97 • Number of events 16 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
Nervous system disorders
dizziness
14.6%
14/96 • Number of events 14 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
5.0%
5/101 • Number of events 5 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
16.5%
15/91 • Number of events 15 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
1.0%
1/97 • Number of events 1 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
Gastrointestinal disorders
diarrhea
8.3%
8/96 • Number of events 8 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
3.0%
3/101 • Number of events 3 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
4.4%
4/91 • Number of events 4 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
8.2%
8/97 • Number of events 8 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
Nervous system disorders
dry mouth
5.2%
5/96 • Number of events 5 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
10.9%
11/101 • Number of events 11 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
6.6%
6/91 • Number of events 6 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
4.1%
4/97 • Number of events 4 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
Psychiatric disorders
fatigue
24.0%
23/96 • Number of events 23 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
8.9%
9/101 • Number of events 9 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
13.2%
12/91 • Number of events 12 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
11.3%
11/97 • Number of events 11 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
Nervous system disorders
headache
36.5%
35/96 • Number of events 35 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
38.6%
39/101 • Number of events 39 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
29.7%
27/91 • Number of events 27 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
41.2%
40/97 • Number of events 40 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
Gastrointestinal disorders
increased hepaic enzymes
8.3%
8/96 • Number of events 8 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
3.0%
3/101 • Number of events 3 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
7.7%
7/91 • Number of events 7 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
11.3%
11/97 • Number of events 11 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
Psychiatric disorders
insomnia
16.7%
16/96 • Number of events 16 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
17.8%
18/101 • Number of events 18 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
16.5%
15/91 • Number of events 15 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
10.3%
10/97 • Number of events 10 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
Infections and infestations
nasopharyngitis
27.1%
26/96 • Number of events 26 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
26.7%
27/101 • Number of events 27 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
19.8%
18/91 • Number of events 18 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
23.7%
23/97 • Number of events 23 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
Gastrointestinal disorders
nausea
63.5%
61/96 • Number of events 61 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
37.6%
38/101 • Number of events 38 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
13.2%
12/91 • Number of events 12 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
11.3%
11/97 • Number of events 11 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
Infections and infestations
pyrexia
3.1%
3/96 • Number of events 3 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
5.9%
6/101 • Number of events 6 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
8.8%
8/91 • Number of events 8 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
3.1%
3/97 • Number of events 3 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
Psychiatric disorders
sleep disorder
4.2%
4/96 • Number of events 4 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
8.9%
9/101 • Number of events 9 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
2.2%
2/91 • Number of events 2 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
6.2%
6/97 • Number of events 6 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
Nervous system disorders
vertigo
6.2%
6/96 • Number of events 6 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
7.9%
8/101 • Number of events 8 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
5.5%
5/91 • Number of events 5 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384
3.1%
3/97 • Number of events 3 • from inclusion (at informed consent) until last Follow-up at 30 days after study drug termination
safety population is equal to mITT population, subjects receiving at least one dose of study drug, N=384

Additional Information

Andrea de Bejczy

Addiction BIology Unit - Clinical Trials, Inst Neuroecience and Physiology, Gotheburg University/ Dep of Addictions and Dependency, Sahlgrenska University Hostpital

Phone: +46313424724

Results disclosure agreements

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