Clonidine patch study for quitting smoking with mild high blood pressure
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a clonidine skin patch is safe and helpful for people who want to quit smoking and have mild high blood pressure. It mainly looks at side effects (safety) and whether the patch is appropriate for this group.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 60 years old and male
- Have mild high blood pressure (top number 140–159 and/or bottom number 90–99)
- Smoke currently or have a smoking history and want to quit
- Be able to sign consent to join the study
- Not have a history of heart, lung, or blood-vessel diseases
- Not have severe liver or kidney disease
- Not do night shift work, long-distance driving, or jobs working at height
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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