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Varenicline

Small molecule targets CHRNA4 via activation

Developed for
nicotine dependence · schizophrenia · dry eye syndrome · alcohol-related disorders · Parkinson disease · schizoaffective disorder · alcohol dependence · cannabis dependence
+23 more · chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · depressive disorder · bipolar disorder · opiate dependence · substance-related disorder · acute coronary syndrome · cocaine dependence · alcohol abuse · Alzheimer disease · amphetamine abuse · attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder · chronic pain syndrome · coronary artery disorder · drug dependence · Friedreich ataxia · irritable bowel syndrome · Machado-Joseph disease · methamphetamine dependence · schizophreniform disorder · Sjogren syndrome · substance abuse · substance dependence · eye adnexa disorder
Investigated by
Pfizer · National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) · National Cancer Institute (NCI) · Yale University · Medical University of South Carolina · Mayo Clinic
+146 more · National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) · University of Pennsylvania · National Institutes of Health (NIH) · University of Wisconsin, Madison · Duke University · M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Albert Einstein College of Medicine · Centre for Addiction and Mental Health · Massachusetts General Hospital · Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. · VA Office of Research and Development · Brown University · Butler Hospital · Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario · Johns Hopkins University · Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation · Corxel Pharmaceuticals · Foundation for a Smoke Free World INC · Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research · National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) · Nikki Nollen, PhD, MA · Northwestern University · Queen Mary University of London · Rose Research Center, LLC · Roswell Park Cancer Institute · Shaare Zedek Medical Center · Stanley Medical Research Institute · Thomas Jefferson University · US Department of Veterans Affairs · University Health Network, Toronto · University of California, Los Angeles · University of California, San Diego · University of California, San Francisco · University of Kansas Medical Center · University of Michigan · University of Oklahoma · University of South Florida · Viatris Inc. · AAI Scientific Cultural Services Ltd (AAISCS) · ANRS, Emerging Infectious Diseases · Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology · American University of Beirut Medical Center · Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc · Andalusian Public Foundation for Health Research in Seville · Andaluz Health Service · Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki · Arizona State University · Bob Allison Ataxia Research Center (BAARC) · Brandon Baartman · British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women's Health · CTC Bio, Inc. · Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) · Canadian Tobacco Control Research Initiative · Centre for Human Drug Research, Netherlands · Chonbuk National University Hospital · Clínica Galatea · Colorado State University · Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center · European Commission · Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance · General Hospital of Kavala · Global Research Awards for Nicotine Dependence (GRAND) · Hospital Sant Rafael · Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute · Hospital de Sant Pau · Inje University · Intelligent Automation, Inc. · Iowa City VA Health Care System · Iowa City Veterans Affairs Medical Center · Jeil Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. · Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz · Josep Maria Ramon Torrell, PhD · Joseph Valentino, MD · K.N. Roy Chengappa · all 152 on the full record

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 11 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Label expansions (9) US (FDA) CHANTIX 2011-07-22 – 2019-02-22 fda.gov
Approved EU (EMA) Champix 2006-09-25 europa.eu
Approved US (FDA) CHANTIX 2006-05-10 fda.gov

Trials 205 · started per year

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PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 04 trials
Phase 0 NCT06582888 Nov 2024 → Aug 2028 expected nicotine dependence University of California, San Diego Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT04317300 Feb 2023 Mayo Clinic Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT03742154 Dec 2018 → Apr 2020 nicotine dependence Medical University of South Carolina Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT03059940 Jun 2017 → Jun 2026 overdue M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 119 trials
Phase 1 NCT06854406 Jun → Nov 2025 irritable bowel syndrome Mayo Clinic Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT05576415 Dec 2022 → Apr 2023 dry eye syndrome Corxel Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT04225052 Dec 2019 → Jan 2020 Yuhan Corporation Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT04072146 Aug → Nov 2019 Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT04631874 Jul 2019 → May 2020 CTC Bio, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03069768 Apr 2018 → Jan 2019 nicotine dependence Duke University Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03059563 Jan 2018 → Sep 2023 cognitive disorder, substance abuse University of California, Los Angeles Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT03362008 Jul 2017 Jeil Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT04018378 Jan → May 2017 Korea University Anam Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02048917 Jul 2014 → May 2019 head and neck cancer, lung cancer University of Kentucky Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/25 trials
Phase 1/2 NCT04525755 Feb 2021 → Apr 2025 nicotine dependence Medical University of South Carolina Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT03035708 May 2017 → Jul 2018 alcohol-related disorders National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT02393547 Sep 2013 → Dec 2015 nicotine dependence Mayo Clinic Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT00695500 Jun 2008 → Jul 2014 alcohol-related disorders Vijay Ramchandani, Ph.D. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT00580398 Jan 2008 → Apr 2012 lung cancer Massachusetts General Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 247 trials
Phase 2 NCT07099638 May 2026 → Jun 2029 expected University of Oklahoma Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07171112 Nov 2025 → Jul 2026 acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, nicotine dependence, recurrent acute pancreatitis Mayo Clinic Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07040566 Oct 2025 → Jul 2030 expected nicotine dependence Yale University Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT06006143 Jun 2025 → Aug 2026 overdue HIV infectious disease, alcohol-related disorders, nicotine dependence Yale University Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT06679374 Apr 2025 → Jan 2029 expected Parkinson disease Vikas Kotagal Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT06780215 Feb → Sep 2025 Yihan Chen Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT05294263 Apr 2023 → Jul 2024 cannabis dependence, nicotine dependence VA Office of Research and Development Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT05541497 Nov 2022 → Sep 2023 Yale University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT04634071 Jan 2021 → Jan 2026 cancer-related condition Joseph Valentino, MD Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT04198116 Nov 2020 → Apr 2025 Yale University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/310 trials
Phase 2/3 NCT05413122 Nov 2023 → Aug 2027 expected HIV infectious disease Johns Hopkins University Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT04501016 Sep 2020 → Aug 2021 overdue nicotine dependence Iowa City Veterans Affairs Medical Center Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT04210180 Nov 2019 → Oct 2020 Rose Research Center, LLC Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT03521141 May 2018 → Apr 2019 nicotine dependence Vanderbilt University Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT02854800 Jul 2016 → Apr 2017 opiate dependence West Virginia University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT01531049 May 2012 → Dec 2015 Tuula Toljamo Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT00803868 May 2009 → May 2010 Friedreich ataxia University of South Florida Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT01141855 May 2008 → Dec 2011 nicotine dependence The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT01092702 Apr → Sep 2008 nicotine dependence Mayo Clinic Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT00507728 Dec 2005 → Dec 2019 nicotine dependence M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 331 trials
Phase 3 NCT06883162 May 2025 → Sep 2028 expected cannabis dependence, nicotine dependence Medical University of South Carolina Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT05786547 Jan 2024 → Jul 2026 overdue HIV infectious disease, nicotine dependence University of Colorado, Denver Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT05703672 Jul 2023 → Dec 2026 expected University of Kansas Medical Center Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT05378945 Jul 2022 → Apr 2023 dry eye syndrome Corxel Pharmaceuticals Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT05082974 Oct 2021 → Aug 2022 dry eye syndrome Vance Thompson Vision ND Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT05045508 Aug 2021 → Aug 2022 dry eye syndrome Brandon Baartman Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT04590404 Nov 2020 → May 2024 Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT04176172 Feb 2020 → Nov 2026 expected HIV infectious disease, nicotine dependence University of Pennsylvania Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03897439 May 2019 → Nov 2021 University of Kansas Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03262662 Oct 2017 → Apr 2021 nicotine dependence State University of New York at Buffalo Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 466 trials
Phase 4 NCT06966362 Jul 2026 → Jun 2030 expected nicotine dependence VA Office of Research and Development Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT07606625 Mar → Dec 2026 expected dry eye syndrome University of California, Berkeley Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT06688539 Feb 2025 → Mar 2027 expected nicotine dependence Medical University of South Carolina Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT06029907 Jul 2024 → Aug 2025 Duke University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT06218823 Mar 2024 → Aug 2025 cancer University of Wisconsin, Madison Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT04088942 Jul 2023 → Jan 2026 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Pradeesh Sivapalan Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT05700422 May → Aug 2023 Sjogren syndrome, dry eye syndrome University of Pennsylvania Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT05514041 Oct 2022 → Dec 2023 dry eye syndrome Stephenson Eye Associates Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT05367492 Jun 2022 → Mar 2024 nicotine dependence Massachusetts General Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT05277207 May 2022 → Sep 2023 nicotine dependence VA Office of Research and Development Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable23 trials
NCT07705893 Aug → Dec 2026 expected dry eye syndrome Ocular Aesthetics, LLC dba Ocular Clinical Trials Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
NCT04694846 Aug 2020 → Aug 2024 head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, non-small cell lung carcinoma Thomas Jefferson University Completed No outcome recorded
NCT04190966 Jan 2020 → Jul 2021 University of Birmingham Unknown No outcome recorded
NCT02991781 Jan 2017 → Jun 2019 asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki Completed No outcome recorded
NCT02994082 Dec 2016 → Sep 2019 nicotine dependence Mark Vander Weg Unknown No outcome recorded
NCT03553173 Oct 2016 → Oct 2018 Andalusian Public Foundation for Health Research in Seville Completed No outcome recorded
NCT02146911 May 2014 → Dec 2016 nicotine dependence Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Completed No outcome recorded
NCT01926041 Aug 2013 → Dec 2020 overdue diabetes mellitus, prediabetes syndrome National Taiwan University Hospital Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
NCT01511614 May 2013 → Mar 2020 nicotine dependence National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Completed No outcome recorded
NCT01898195 Mar 2013 → Dec 2014 nicotine dependence NYU Langone Health Completed No outcome recorded
Also used as a comparator or background therapy in 119 trials
PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 05 trials
Phase 0 NCT02582008 Comparator Jan 2016 → Oct 2018 hypopharynx squamous cell carcinoma, laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma +1 Wake Forest University Health Sciences Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT02202499 Comparator Jul 2014 → Dec 2015 nicotine dependence H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT02193256 Comparator Jul 2014 → Jan 2015 alcohol-related disorders Yale University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT01098955 Background Mar 2010 → Sep 2027 expected head and neck cancer M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 0 NCT00931021 Comparator Jul 2009 → Dec 2012 Yale University Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 19 trials
Phase 1 NCT06027840 Background Apr 2024 → Nov 2025 Yale University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02151591 Background Mar 2017 → Jun 2018 alcohol abuse, nicotine dependence Yale University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01624428 Comparator Jun 2012 → Nov 2013 nicotine dependence Yale University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT01571167 Comparator Jan 2011 → Feb 2012 amphetamine abuse, methamphetamine dependence Baylor College of Medicine Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00713479 Comparator Jul 2008 → Aug 2009 methamphetamine dependence University of California, Los Angeles Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1/23 trials
Phase 1/2 NCT07596485 Background Aug 2026 → Feb 2029 expected trigeminal neuralgia Kriya Therapeutics, Inc. Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT00571805 Comparator Sep 2007 → ? nicotine dependence NYU Langone Health Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT00502216 Background Jul 2007 → Jun 2009 nicotine dependence Yale University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 223 trials
Phase 2 NCT06609369 Background Apr 2025 → Jun 2029 expected insomnia, nicotine dependence Yale University Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT04035603 Background Oct 2020 → Jan 2021 Boston University Charles River Campus Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT04249882 Comparator Jan 2020 → Jun 2022 alcohol-related disorders University of California, Los Angeles Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT03688802 Comparator Sep 2018 → Sep 2019 dry eye syndrome Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT03636061 Comparator Aug → Sep 2018 dry eye syndrome Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/38 trials
Phase 2/3 NCT03920215 Comparator Aug 2018 → Sep 2019 eye adnexa disorder Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT02797587 Comparator Jul 2017 → Apr 2020 HIV infectious disease, alcohol-related disorders Boston Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT02412631 Background Jun 2016 → Apr 2020 obesity disorder Mayo Clinic Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT01560507 Comparator May 2012 → Jul 2013 nicotine dependence Duke University Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT01347112 Comparator Jun 2011 → Jan 2014 alcohol dependence, nicotine dependence Mayo Clinic Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 319 trials
Phase 3 NCT05257629 Background Feb 2023 → Mar 2026 overdue acute coronary syndrome Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT04015414 Comparator Jul 2020 → Sep 2022 University of Zagreb Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT04036292 Comparator Jul 2019 → Apr 2020 dry eye syndrome Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03630614 Comparator Oct 2018 → Feb 2029 expected Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT02957786 Comparator Sep 2017 → Oct 2019 University of Auckland, New Zealand Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 427 trials
Phase 4 NCT07145866 Comparator Aug 2026 → Sep 2027 expected nicotine dependence Massachusetts General Hospital Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT06832085 Comparator Apr 2025 → Apr 2027 expected Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT06798324 Comparator Mar 2025 → Jan 2028 expected nicotine dependence Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT06474299 Comparator Sep 2024 → Jul 2028 expected University of Wisconsin, Madison Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT05694637 Comparator Jul 2023 → Feb 2027 expected HIV infectious disease University of Maryland, Baltimore Enrolling by invitation No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable25 trials
NCT07714200 Background Mar 2027 → Mar 2030 expected nicotine dependence VA Office of Research and Development Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
NCT05642715 Background Apr 2024 → Mar 2027 expected HIV infectious disease, nicotine dependence Montefiore Medical Center Recruiting No outcome recorded
NCT04725617 Comparator Nov 2021 → Sep 2025 overdue HIV infectious disease, cardiovascular disorder University of Arizona Recruiting No outcome recorded
NCT04445662 Background Jun 2021 → Aug 2024 nicotine dependence Massachusetts General Hospital Completed No outcome recorded
NCT04083144 Comparator Aug 2019 → Sep 2022 nicotine dependence Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Completed No outcome recorded

Press releases naming this drug 6 releases

DateIssuerRelease
2023-06-13 Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc. Viatris Statement Regarding Submission of Application Seeking Approval for a Generic to Tyrvaya® viatris.com
2018-03-23 Pfizer Pfizer Reports Top-Line Results from a Study of CHANTIX®/CHAMPIX® (varenicline) in Adolescent Smokers pfizer.com
2016-12-16 Pfizer FDA Approves Removal Of Boxed Warning Regarding Serious Neuropsychiatric Events From CHANTIX® (varenicline) Labeling pfizer.com
2016-09-14 Pfizer FDA Advisory Committees Recommend to Remove Boxed Warning in Labeling for Pfizer’s Smoking Cessation Therapy, CHANTIX® (varenicline) pfizer.com
2016-05-23 Pfizer CHAMPIX® (varenicline) European Union Label Updated to Include New Safety and Efficacy Data from the EAGLES Clinical Trial Following Endorsement from CHMP pfizer.com
2016-04-22 Pfizer CHANTIX®/CHAMPIX® (varenicline) Results from the Largest Global Clinical Trial of Smoking Cessation Medicines Published in The Lancet pfizer.com

Evidence & citations 26 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 332 sources stand behind the page.

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Known as varenicline “Participants in this group will receive a 12-week supply of varenicline. Treatment will begin 2 weeks before the target quit date and continue for 10 weeks after the target quit date.” NCT01623505
313

“Options will include nicotine gum (2 and 4 mg), nicotine lozenge (2 and 4 mg), nicotine patch (7, 14, and 21 mg), bupropion (150 mg twice daily) and varenicline (1 mg twice daily).” NCT04501016

“The investigators hypothesize that Varenicline (Chantix) administrated for 12 weeks is associated with higher sustained quit rate at 12 weeks compared to placebo.” NCT02575183

“Integrated smoking cessation pharmacotherapy including choice of combination nicotine replacement therapy, varenicline or electronic cigarettes” NCT04190966

Varenicline or Buproprion prescribed by study doctor with directions of when and how much of anti-smoking drug that should be taken each time.” NCT03059940

“Placebo-controlled Study of Varenicline Effects on Nicotine Withdrawal Followed by a Test of Smoking Topography, Reward, and Reinforcement” NCT00571805

Varenicline prescribed for 12 weeks - Day 1-3: 0.5 mg daily. Dag 4-7: 0.5 mg two times daily. Thereafter 1 mg 2 times daily.” NCT04088942

“All participants in the study will be offered pharmacotherapy (e.g. Varenicline, Bupropion, or NRT)” NCT01106456

“Medications may include nicotine-replacement therapy, varenicline, and/or bupropion.” NCT05277207

“Nicotine Replacement Therapy (nicotine patch), Varenicline, or Bupropion” NCT04035603

“Those receiving Augmented Treatment will receive varenicline.” NCT02859142

“pharmacotherapy with varenicline for three months” NCT01320462

varenicline's cocaine-relevant actions in humans” NCT00895557

“a 12-week supply of bupropion or varenicline.” NCT00962988

“OC-01 (varenicline) nasal spray” NCT03920215

“CP-526,555 (varenicline)” NCT00150228

“CP-526,555 (varenicline)” NCT00150241

“CP-526,555 (varenicline)” NCT00139750

VareniclineNCT03553173

NCT05257629

NCT06218823

NCT01303861

NCT01892813

NCT02957786

NCT04072146

NCT01926041

NCT01531049

NCT05045508

NCT01632189

NCT06780215

NCT00773422

NCT04604509

NCT01111149

NCT01330043

NCT04725617

NCT01571167

NCT04602494

NCT01312909

NCT00802919

NCT00756275

NCT01387425

NCT07040566

NCT03538808

NCT01314001

NCT05694637

NCT04176172

NCT04199117

NCT01370356

NCT02698215

NCT01234142

NCT05541497

NCT01574703

NCT06688539

NCT00602927

NCT00774605

NCT00282984

NCT05367492

NCT00873535

NCT00587769

NCT00733967

NCT01078298

NCT00727103

NCT02488889

NCT06474299

NCT02151591

NCT00502216

NCT01286584

NCT00918307

NCT00606892

NCT00846859

NCT00664755

NCT01694732

NCT03227679

NCT00977249

NCT00747643

NCT01347112

NCT04595318

NCT00907218

NCT04198116

NCT00803868

NCT06966362

NCT03176784

NCT01680887

NCT07099638

NCT00744978

NCT00455650

NCT04083144

NCT02501265

NCT03035708

NCT05294263

NCT00948649

NCT01027754

NCT04135937

NCT00285012

NCT00635401

NCT00948155

NCT04167306

NCT00931021

NCT04210180

NCT00695500

NCT05700422

NCT05576415

NCT00705523

NCT02854800

NCT01898195

NCT00525837

NCT01624428

NCT01710137

NCT00525928

NCT03841292

NCT02233231

NCT05786547

NCT04403399

NCT03059563

NCT06679374

NCT02146911

NCT02460900

NCT01406223

NCT00879177

NCT01771627

NCT02307045

NCT01800019

NCT00523445

NCT02378714

NCT03262662

NCT00548470

NCT00567008

NCT04590404

NCT03235505

NCT00527150

NCT02048917

NCT01436474

NCT02147132

NCT02888444

NCT06029907

NCT01524627

NCT06832085

NCT01308736

NCT02797587

NCT00935818

NCT06854406

NCT01206010

NCT02744417

NCT01341080

NCT03630614

NCT00661765

NCT07171112

NCT04525755

NCT04249882

NCT05703672

NCT02582008

NCT01151813

NCT00709696

NCT01365819

NCT02473562

NCT04445662

NCT01474265

NCT02723162

NCT02933372

NCT00894166

NCT05514041

NCT01639560

NCT00694044

NCT00743847

NCT03809897

NCT01162239

NCT01143857

NCT01010204

NCT01836276

NCT01098955

NCT03980561

NCT01228175

NCT00749658

NCT00702793

NCT01098305

NCT06798324

NCT00781755

NCT00143364

NCT00992771

NCT00371813

NCT00731055

NCT03557294

NCT05378945

NCT03553173

NCT01538394

NCT02193256

NCT02106637

NCT04694846

NCT03742154

NCT03365362

NCT00717093

NCT04089982

NCT00143325

NCT02634281

NCT00567320

NCT00580398

NCT00143299

NCT03495024

NCT06883162

NCT00835900

NCT04490057

NCT00749944

NCT06582888

NCT00143286

NCT01184664

NCT00507728

NCT07145866

NCT03722966

NCT00937508

NCT01011829

NCT06027840

NCT00691483

NCT02922387

NCT00492349

NCT01011907

NCT04036292

NCT06006143

NCT07596485

NCT02856581

NCT00741884

NCT02271919

NCT00959972

NCT04317300

NCT01000987

NCT02162849

NCT00794573

NCT04188873

NCT00995033

NCT00832806

NCT04634071

NCT01013454

NCT00673595

NCT05413122

NCT00644969

NCT00452894

NCT01934023

NCT00934024

NCT02991781

NCT01560507

NCT01592695

NCT04188106

NCT01093937

NCT01093365

NCT02351167

NCT03362099

NCT01444131

NCT02202499

NCT07714200

NCT03636061

NCT00813917

NCT00943618

NCT01092702

NCT00141206

NCT00937235

NCT02683161

NCT00813800

NCT00944554

NCT00713479

NCT01378858

NCT02892110

NCT02412631

NCT00141167

NCT01413516

NCT00621777

NCT04191278

NCT04011280

NCT01456936

NCT04018378

NCT00906386

NCT04228965

NCT03688802

NCT00860028

NCT00790569

NCT00701896

NCT02894957

NCT01023659

NCT00301145

NCT01244061

NCT05642715

NCT06609369

NCT01850953

NCT01146613

NCT01509547

NCT03521141

NCT01756885

NCT00463918

NCT04015414

NCT01071187

NCT01169610

NCT00731562

NCT00150254

NCT00580853

NCT00580645

NCT02136498

NCT01170338

NCT02551692

NCT01553136

NCT00889720

NCT00594204

NCT02994082

NCT01553084

NCT02681510

NCT00789074

NCT01309685

NCT01308671

NCT00595868

NCT00828113

NCT00554840

NCT01511614

NCT05082974

NCT07606625

NCT02562521

NCT02393547

NCT03507127

Known as Champix “Our previous smoking cessation trials have established varenicline (Champix) as the "gold standard" for patients with CVD.” NCT05257629
12

“Usual pharmacological therapy consists of bupropion (Zyntabac 150 mg) or varenicline (Champix 0.5 mg or 1 mg).” PMID 30522992 Dec 2018

“Varenicline, Champix® 0.50 mg tablets Posology of vareniclin follows varenicline's monograph.” NCT03630614

“Varenicline tartrate (Champix®), Pfizer Canada Inc., Kirkland, Quebec. Dispense for 12 weeks.” NCT02146911

“Varenicline (Champix)” NCT00832806

“Varenicline (Champix;” NCT01623505

“Varenicline (Champix)” NCT04015414

“Varenicline (Champix)” NCT06832085

ChampixNCT07596485

NCT01141855

NCT04631874

NCT04225052

NCT03362008

Known as Champix (varenicline) Champix (varenicline)NCT02307045
Known as Chantix “This study will conduct a real-world clinic-based smoking cessation trial examining the augmentation strategy of Chantix (Varenicline Tartrate), nicotine patch, and behavioral...” NCT02859142
26

“The Study to Evaluate the Relative Bioavailability of Varenicline Administered as OC-01 (Varenicline) Nasal Spray as Compared to Varenicline Administered Orally as Chantix (ZEN...” PMID 34456060 Aug 2021

“This is a clinical research protocol to study the efficacy of combined varenicline (Chantix) and motivational interviewing (MI) for smoking cessation in a sample of smokers who...” NCT00781755

“The purpose of the RECLAIM study is to evaluate the effectiveness of varenicline (sometimes known as Chantix) compared to placebo (an inactive substance) for the treatment of...” NCT06883162

“The protocol is designed to compare adaptive vs. standard approaches to two common smoking cessation pharmacotherapies - Varenicline (commonly known as Chantix) and the Nicotine Patch.” NCT02501265

“Varenicline (Chantix) is an FDA-approved partial agonist at α4β2 and α6β2 nAChRs with documented efficacy in the management of chronic pain associated with opioid withdrawal” NCT06854406

“The investigators hypothesize that Varenicline (Chantix) administrated for 12 weeks is associated with higher sustained quit rate at 12 weeks compared to placebo.” NCT02575183

“The primary goal of the proposed research is to test whether varenicline (Chantix) is safe and effective as an over-the-counter (OTC) medication.” NCT03557294

“Safety and Efficacy of the Novel Selective Nicotinic Receptor Partial Agonist, CHANTIX (Varenicline) in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome” NCT01170338

“This study will examine cocaine-derived reinforcement under week-long sub-chronic varenicline (Chantix) dosing, and under placebo conditions.” NCT01143857

“Varenicline (Chantix ) is a drug that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help people stop smoking.” NCT01309685

“Study to Determine the Safety and Tolerability of Varenicline (Chantix®) in Treating Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3” NCT00992771

“The effect of varenicline on cognitive function of Varenicline(Chantix) is being compared to that of placebo” NCT00523445

“Participants will be prescribed varenicline (Chantix) or bupropion (Wellbutrin).” NCT04490057

“Pilot Study of Varenicline (Chantix®) in the Treatment of Friedreich's Ataxia” NCT00803868

“Take Chantix (varenicline) every day for a period of 12 weeks.” NCT01511614

“Varenicline (or Chantix, apovarenicline, Champix or Nocrav)” NCT05786547

“Varenicline (Chantix) 1 mg oral tablet twice per day” NCT00502216

“Varenicline (Chantix)” NCT00931021

“varenicline (Chantix)” NCT02151591

“Varenicline (Chantix)” NCT00907218

“Varenicline/ChantixNCT02892110

NCT03069768

NCT00781599

NCT01806779

NCT02360631

NCT02050308

Known as CP-526, 555-18 “varenicline tartrate (CP-526, 555-18)” NCT00594204
Known as CP-526,555 “A Phase 1, Open-Label, Nonrandomized, Single Dose Study To Characterize The Pharmacokinetics Of A Varenicline (CP-526,555) Transdermal Solution And A Varenicline Transdermal...” NCT00774605
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“A Phase 1, Open-Label, Single Dose Study To Characterize The Pharmacokinetics Of A Varenicline (CP-526,555) Transdermal Delivery System Applied To The Skin Of Adult Smokers” NCT01013454

“A 52-Week, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized, Multicenter Study Evaluating the Safety of Varenicline Tartrate ( CP-526,555) for Smoking Cessation” NCT00143299

“Varenicline Tartrate ( CP-526,555) in Comparison to Zyban for Smoking Cessation” NCT00143364

CP-526,555 (varenicline)” NCT00150254

“varenicline (CP-526,555)” NCT00141206

“varenicline (CP-526,555)” NCT00143286

“varenicline (CP-526,555)” NCT00143325

NCT00150228

NCT00150241

NCT00139750

Known as HGP1604 “varenicline tartrate 1mg (HGP1604) was used as a reference drug and varenicline oxalate 1mg (HIP1502) was used as a test drug.” NCT04018378
Known as HIP1502 “varenicline tartrate 1mg (HGP1604) was used as a reference drug and varenicline oxalate 1mg (HIP1502) was used as a test drug.” NCT04018378
Known as OC-01 “Varenicline is a small-molecule nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist recently approved for use as a preservative-free nasal spray (OC-01 [varenicline solution] nasal spray...” PMID 35653029 Jun 2022
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“PURPOSE: To estimate the systemic bioavailability of OC-01 (varenicline) nasal spray, an investigational treatment for dry eye disease, relative to oral varenicline approved...” PMID 34456060 Aug 2021

OC-01 (varenicline 0.6mg/ml) nasal spray which contains varenicline is being developed by Oyster Point Pharma for the treatment of signs and symptoms of Drye Eye Disease.” NCT05082974

OC-01 (varenicline solution) 0.03 mg nasal spray” NCT05700422

OC-01 (varenicline solution) nasal spray 0.03 mg” NCT05514041

OC-01 (varenicline) nasal spray” NCT03636061

OC-01 (varenicline) nasal spray” NCT03920215

OC-01 (varenicline) nasal spray” NCT04036292

Known as OC-01 (varenicline solution) Nasal Spray OC-01 (varenicline solution) Nasal SprayNCT05378945
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OC-01 (varenicline solution) Nasal SprayNCT05576415

Known as OC-01 VNS “Varenicline is a small-molecule nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist recently approved for use as a preservative-free nasal spray (OC-01 [varenicline solution] nasal spray...” PMID 35653029 Jun 2022
Known as TYRVAYA “Varenicline solution nasal spray (TYRVAYA®; Oyster Point Pharmaceuticals, Princeton, NJ) is FDA approved for the treatment of signs and symptoms of dry eye disease.” PMID 37096956 Apr 2023
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NCT07705893

Known as VAR “Participants will be randomly assigned to a varenicline (VAR) treatment or placebo group by the Semel Institute Statistic Unit.” NCT03059563
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Varenicline (VAR, 2 mg/d in divided doses) will be administered as follows.” NCT00756275

Varenicline (VAR)” NCT07099638

Known as varencline “Drug: varenclineNCT00571805
Known as Varenicline (Champix) Varenicline (Champix)NCT01926041
Known as Varenicline (Chantix) “Varenicline (Chantix®)” NCT00944554
Known as varenicline free base varenicline free base patch” NCT01234142
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“Drug: varenicline free baseNCT00661765

Known as varenicline oxalate “varenicline tartrate 1mg (HGP1604) was used as a reference drug and varenicline oxalate 1mg (HIP1502) was used as a test drug.” NCT04018378
Known as Varenicline tartrate “In a randomized 1:1 allocation varenicline tartrate 1 mg twice daily, given in an incremental dosage for the first week before target quit date (TQD), will be compared to...” NCT01444131
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“The goal of this study is to evaluate if KRIYA-748 (RP-008) is safe, tolerable, and preliminary effective in treating trigeminal neuralgia (TN) when used in combination with...” NCT07596485

Varenicline tartrate, a novel, selective, nicotinic acetylcholine receptor partial agonist, has been developed specifically as a smoking cessation drug.” PMID 19192221 Feb 2009

varenicline tartrate 1mg (HGP1604) was used as a reference drug and varenicline oxalate 1mg (HIP1502) was used as a test drug.” NCT04018378

“the nicotine partial agonist varenicline tartrate, at a dose of 1 mg twice daily, for smoking cessation” NCT01387425

“CDFF0318: Varenicline salt changed Champix: Varenicline tartrateNCT04631874

varenicline tartrate (CP-526, 555-18)” NCT00594204

Varenicline Tartrate Nasal Spray” NCT05378945

“Drug: Varenicline TartrateNCT05703672

“Drug: Varenicline TartrateNCT00717093

“Drug: Varenicline TartrateNCT03235505

“Drug: varenicline tartrateNCT00661765

NCT03897439

Known as VCN “Varying oral doses of Varenicline (VCN), starting with very low doses, will be administered to participants” NCT02933372
Known as VNS “PURPOSE: We evaluated the efficacy of varenicline solution nasal spray (VNS) in treating dry eye disease (DED) associated with moderate to severe Sjogren's disease and analyzed...” PMID 40166690 Mar 2025
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“varenicline solution nasal spray (VNS) within the context of clinical trial discontinuation” PMID 37096956 Apr 2023

Known as VRN “Varenicline (VRN)” NCT02723162
Action Activate “a novel alpha4beta2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor partial agonist” PMID 17692719 Jun 2007
Modality Small molecule “Varenicline is a small-molecule nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist” PMID 35653029 Jun 2022
Route Oral orally for 12 weeks” PMID 16820546 Jul 2006