Overview

Neural Substrates in Nicotine Withdrawal

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2012-10-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study will test the hypothesis that a medication called tolcapone (Brand Name: Tasmar) will help reduce cognitive problems that smokers experience when they quit. This study will also determine whether the benefits of this medication differ depending on a smokers' genetic background.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Pennsylvania
Collaborator:
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Treatments:
Nicotine
Tolcapone