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Recruiting Phase 4 NCT06595459

NCT06595459 The Options 2 Study

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NCT ID NCT06595459
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 4
Sponsor University of Wisconsin, Madison
Condition Smoker
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 300 participants
Start Date 2025-05-21
Primary Completion 2029-01-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 21 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Nicotine PouchesMini Nicotine lozenges

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 4 studies follow an already-approved treatment in real-world conditions to monitor long-term safety and effectiveness.

This trial targets 300 participants in total. It began in 2025-05-21 with a primary completion date of 2029-01-01.

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Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate how well nicotine pouches and nicotine mini lozenges serve as substitutes for cigarettes when people try to switch from smoking to using these alternate nicotine products. Participants will: * Use nicotine pouches, nicotine mini lozenges, or no study product for a week and then try not to smoke for 3 weeks. * Have 6 in-person research visits and 1 follow-up call * Complete questionnaires at each study contact and use a smartphone app to record smoking and study product use

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * ≥ 21 years old (i.e., able to legally purchase tobacco products) * able to read and communicate in English * no plans to quit smoking in the next 30 days * willing to stop using nicotine replacement or varenicline * willing to stop using bupropion (i.e., Wellbutrin, Zyban) if they are currently using it only for smoking cessation * smoking ≥ 5 cigarettes per day for the past 6 months * exhaled carbon monoxide ≥ 6 ppm * no nicotine pouch or smokeless tobacco (including snus) use within the last 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * currently in treatment for psychosis or bipolar disorder * currently taking bupropion for non-smoking cessation reasons (e.g., Wellbutrin for depression) * currently pregnant or breastfeeding

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Megan Piper, PhD

✉ mep@ctri.wisc.edu

📞 608-265-5472

Principal Investigator

Megan Piper, PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06595459 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 21 Years or older, studying Smoker. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT06595459 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 4 studies are conducted after a treatment has been approved. They monitor long-term safety and real-world effectiveness in a broader patient population.

Is NCT06595459 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06595459 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at mep@ctri.wisc.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06595459 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Madison, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06595459 clinical trial?

NCT06595459 is sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Madison. The principal investigator is Megan Piper, PhD at University of Wisconsin, Madison. The trial plans to enroll 300 participants.

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