Overview

Proof-Of-Concept Investigation With a Neurosteroid Analog (Ganaxolone) as a Smoking Cessation Candidate

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2014-02-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate whether the investigational drug ganaxolone can help smokers quit smoking. Ganaxolone is a drug that has been investigated (in other research studies) for the treatment of seizures and migraines. This drug is considered investigational in the US.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Jed E. Rose
Collaborator:
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Treatments:
Ganaxolone
Neurotransmitter Agents
Nicotine
Pregnanolone