Overview

Varenicline Versus Transdermal Nicotine Patch for Smoking Cessation in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2010-11-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if a new drug, varenicline, for smoking cessation is more effective than the standard nicotine replacement therapy aide currently used, "the patch" among smokers hospitalized with coronary heart disease.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation
Collaborator:
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario
Treatments:
Nicotine
Varenicline