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2024-10-26 @ 9:13 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT00134927
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2017-01-10
First Post:
2005-08-23
Brief Title:
A Survey on Consumer Use of Over-the-Counter OTC Nicotine Patches
Sponsor:
National Institute on Drug Abuse NIDA
Organization:
National Institute on Drug Abuse NIDA
Study Overview
Official Title:
Usage Patterns of OTC Nicotine Patches Consumer Survey
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2008-10
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Since 1996 the nicotine patch has been re-classified from prescription to over-the-counter OTC status in the United States Little is known about how the public uses the OTC nicotine patch due to lack of monitoring The purpose of this observational study is to describe the characteristics of consumers who purchase OTC nicotine patches from community pharmacies and to determine the factors associated with the appropriate use of nicotine patches
Detailed Description:
The nicotine patch is an effective aid for smoking cessation Since 1996 the nicotine patch has been re-classified from prescription to over-the-counter OTC status in the United States Unlike prescription medications post-marketing surveillance does not exist for OTC medications The purpose of this study is to describe the characteristics of consumers who purchase OTC nicotine patches from community pharmacies and to determine the factors associated with appropriate use of nicotine patches
This prospective cross-sectional observational study will include a survey of 600 consumers who purchase OTC nicotine patches at a random sample of 30 community retail pharmacies Consumers will be recruited by an ad located in the pharmacy next to the nicotine patch product Participants will fill out a self-administered anonymous questionnaire at the time of OTC nicotine patch purchase at the pharmacy counter The questionnaire will gather information about demographics medical history smoking history attitudes toward the nicotine patch and motivation to quit smoking No study visits will be required for this study
This prospective cross-sectional observational study will include a survey of 600 consumers who purchase OTC nicotine patches at a random sample of 30 community retail pharmacies Consumers will be recruited by an ad located in the pharmacy next to the nicotine patch product Participants will fill out a self-administered anonymous questionnaire at the time of OTC nicotine patch purchase at the pharmacy counter The questionnaire will gather information about demographics medical history smoking history attitudes toward the nicotine patch and motivation to quit smoking No study visits will be required for this study
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPMC | None | None | None |
| K23-15853-1 | None | None | None |