Treatment of Nicotine Dependence and Acute Depression
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2007-09-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and feasibility of concurrent treatment of
nicotine dependence (cigarette smoking) and acute depression. Participants who meet DSM-IV
criteria for both nicotine dependence and acute major depression will be given
pharmacological treatment for both disorders at the same time, along with a brief behavioral
intervention for smoking cessation.