Kava for Smoking Cessation
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study will evaluate the compliance with a daily kava regimen among active smokers who have an intention to quit smoking. This study will also investigate whether kava use can facilitate tobacco cessation, reduce stress, and improve sleep.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
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.
Is kava safe for human use?
How does the treatment Kava differ from other smoking cessation treatments?
Kava 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.678910
Research Team
Ramzi Salloum, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Florida
Eligibility 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
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Kava (Herbal Supplement)
- Placebo (Placebo)
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Florida
Lead Sponsor
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Collaborator
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Collaborator