Effects of Metformin During Nicotine Withdrawal

Summary

The purpose of this study is to test the effects of a medication called metformin (Glucophage®) on smoking behavior. This medication is FDA-approved for treatment of type-2 diabetes. It is being used for research purposes in this study. Participants will be randomized to one of 3 treatment groups: low dose of metformin, high dose of metformin, or placebo.

Timeline

Start

2016-04-01

Primary completion

2020-03-13

Completion

2020-03-13

Drugs

Indications