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Smoking Cessation With Varenicline in Schizophrenia: Antipsychotic-Induced Neurological Symptoms as Correlates

This study is recruiting. It focuses on schizophrenia and currently lists participation information in the United States.

Schizophrenia, Tobacco Smoking, ...DrugFrom 18 Years to 75 Years
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In plain English

Key information made simple

What is this study testing?

This study is testing whether a study medication may be useful for adults experiencing schizophrenia.

What would participation involve?

Participants may receive a study medication, complete questionnaires or follow-up assessments, attend study visits with the research team. The registry lists locations in United States.

Who is it mainly for?

This study appears to be mainly for adults with schizophrenia.

What should you check before joining?

Ask about the dose, safety monitoring, and possible side effects, whether there is a comparison group, how many visits or travel steps are needed, the exact eligibility criteria.

What to expect

Your next step

The official record suggests in-person participation through a hospital, with sites including Corporal Michael J Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia. Participation appears to involve questionnaires, interviews, or regular check-ins about day-to-day experience. The main fit is usually matching the main diagnosis and meeting the main study requirements, while common reasons not to take part include major medical issues that could make participation unsuitable and active substance or alcohol problems that could affect the results. This is a later-stage study, which usually means the approach is being followed in broader real-world use.

Before joining

Questions to ask before joining

Study clarity

Things to check before joining

Study start dateStarted: January 1, 2019
Recruitment status
Recruiting
Estimated enrollment
Not clearly listed
Sponsor
Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center
Sponsor type
Hospital / academic medical center
Study type
Drug
Intervention type
Medication / drug
Study phase
Not clearly listed
Locations
United States
Age range
From 18 Years to 75 Years
Official registry ID
NCT03495024
Official title
Smoking Cessation With Varenicline in Schizophrenia: Antipsychotic-Induced Neurological Symptoms as Correlates
Official source
Official registry link

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In practice

For you

Taking part may give access to a new approach being evaluated.

It requires regular visits and structured follow-up.

Requires travel, with in-person participation in United States.

Important

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FAQ

Questions about this study

What is this study trying to understand?

This study is exploring medication or study treatment for people with schizophrenia. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed. The detailed objective is not always clearly listed in the public registry; the study team can confirm.

Does this study involve a medication?

This appears to be a medication / drug study. The phase is not clearly listed in the public registry. Phase is mostly relevant for medication studies and some device studies. For this study, it may be more useful to look at what is required, the duration, visits, and eligibility criteria.

Do I need to want to stop or reduce tobacco use to participate?

The public registry appears to mention tobacco, nicotine, alcohol, cannabis, or another addiction-related topic. Ask the study team whether you need to want to stop, reduce, already be abstinent, or simply meet use-related criteria. Eligibility must be confirmed by the study team.

What would I likely need to do?

You may need to take a study treatment and have regular medical follow-up. The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask whether some steps can be done remotely.

Will I need to change, stop, or stabilize my current treatment?

The public registry appears to mention rules about current treatment, stability, stopping treatment, or dose changes. Do not change your treatment for a study without medical guidance. Ask the study team and your clinician what is required, what is not allowed, and how safety is monitored.

Will I need to travel or attend in-person visits?

The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask which sites are open, how many visits are expected, whether any steps can be done remotely, and whether travel costs or compensation are listed.

Who is behind this study?

This study is sponsored by Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, which appears to be a hospital or academic medical center. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.

Can I still join this study?

The registry indicates that this study is currently recruiting. This does not mean you are eligible: the study team must confirm the criteria, available locations, and next steps.

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