Varenicline for quitting smoking in people with schizophrenia
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether varenicline helps people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder stop smoking. It also looks at related nervous-system side effects that can happen with some anti-psychotic medicines.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder and your condition is stable
- You have a qualifying history of tardive dyskinesia (involuntary movement problem)
- You smoke at least 5 cigarettes per day for at least 30 days, and your breath test shows carbon monoxide > 5 ppm
- You agree to stop smoking about 4 weeks after the study starts
- You can get approval from your mental health clinician for varenicline (especially if you already see one)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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