Start Date
April 30, 2009
Primary Completion Date
April 30, 2012
Study Completion Date
April 30, 2012
transdermal nicotine patch
The 7 mg transdermal nicotine patch will be applied to the right upper back prior to surgery. It will be covered with an opaque bandage to minimize inadvertent removal and conceal which patch has been placed.
placebo patch
The placebo patch will be applied to the right upper back prior to surgery. It will be covered with an opaque bandage to minimize inadvertent removal and conceal which patch has been placed.
Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans
Lead Sponsor
Ochsner Health System
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