New hope for veteran smokers: drug may help cut down without quitting first
NCT ID NCT06966362
First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tests whether the drug varenicline can help 400 veterans who smoke at least 5 cigarettes a day but aren't ready to quit. Participants will take the medication and get support to reduce smoking, with the goal of eventually quitting. The study measures if they can stop smoking for 7 days at 6 and 12 months, confirmed by saliva tests.
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Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC
Durham, North Carolina, 27705-3875, United States
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Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55417-2309, United States
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VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA
San Diego, California, 92161-0002, United States
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William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, WI
Madison, Wisconsin, 53705-2254, United States
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