Clonidine patch for quitting smoking in smokers with mild hypertension
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a clonidine patch can help young and middle-aged men with mild high blood pressure quit smoking. It also checks the patch's safety for this group.
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Who can take part
- You are a man aged 18 to 60.
- You have mild high blood pressure (systolic 140-159 or diastolic 90-99 mmHg).
- You smoke and want to quit.
- You do not have heart, lung, or blood vessel disease.
- You do not have severe liver or kidney disease.
- You do not work night shifts, drive for a living, or work at heights.
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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