Kava for Smoking Cessation
Trial Summary
The trial protocol does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, if you are taking a kava dietary supplement, you will need to stop for a 2-week period before starting the study.
Kava has been used for its calming effects, but there are concerns about its safety, particularly regarding liver damage. While most side effects are mild and rare, serious liver-related issues have been reported, so it's important to use kava cautiously and under guidance.
12345Kava is unique as a smoking cessation treatment because it is a herbal product, which is a type of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Unlike nicotine replacement therapies like patches or gum, Kava may appeal to those interested in herbal and natural remedies, although its effectiveness for smoking cessation is not well-documented.
678910Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adults over 21 who smoke at least 10 cigarettes a day, want to quit, and have high carbon monoxide levels from smoking. They must live in the study area for 4 months, not be in other quit programs, and if they can become pregnant, use reliable birth control.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Trial Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive a daily kava regimen to evaluate compliance and its effects on tobacco cessation, stress, and sleep
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment