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Smoking Cessation With Varenicline in Schizophrenia

Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center
NCT IDNCT03495024ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Phase

Phase 4

Target enrollment

10

Study length

about 1.5 years

Ages

18–75

Locations

1 site in PA

About this study

Researchers are testing if stopping smoking with varenicline helps reduce neurological side effects from antipsychotic medications. The trial will involve 10 people with schizophrenia who are smokers and have a condition called tardive dyskinesia while taking antipsychotics. Researchers will monitor changes in smoking status and neurological symptoms over 546 days.

Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.

What participants do

  • 1.Take Varenicline
PhasePhase 4
DrugVarenicline
Routeoral

Participation effort

Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.

Time + visits
Low12%
Logistics
Moderate50%

Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.

Trial highlights

Treatment details

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Drug classes

varenicline

Drug routes

oral (Oral Tablet)

Body systems

Psychiatry / Mental Health