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A Study of Nicotine Orodispersible Tablet on Craving Relief of Male and Female Smoker Volunteers

A Phase 2 interventional study of Nicotine Mint Oro Dispersible Tablet (Nic ODT) and Placebo Oro Dispersible Tablet (Placebo ODT) in Smoking Cessation and Nicotine Replacements Therapy, sponsored by McNeil AB. Recruiting at 1 site in Canada. Open to participants aged 19 Years to 65 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-10-23.

Sponsored by McNeil AB (formerly part of Johnson & Johnson) · Phase 2, Interventional, and Treatment

Updated Oct 23, 2026Newly registeredGo to Updates ↓
Phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
280
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
19 Years to 65 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

The objective of the study is to evaluate the relief of momentary urge to smoke at pre-specified early post-dose time points after administration of Nic ODT compared to Placebo ODT.

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Conditions studied

  • Smoking Cessation
  • Nicotine Replacements Therapy

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In context

Smoking Cessation

350 studies on the registry are indexed under Smoking Cessation; 145 are open to participants now.

This study's planned enrollment of 280 is above the median of 150 across 326 interventional studies indexed under Smoking Cessation.

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Lead sponsor

McNeil AB is the lead sponsor of 42 studies on the registry; 1 is open to participants now.

First submitted after McNeil AB left Johnson & Johnson.

Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
19 Years to 65 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

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Inclusion criteria

  • Has signed and dated the informed consent document in person before participating in any study-specific procedures, indicating the participant has been informed of all pertinent aspects of the study.
  • Absence of clinically relevant abnormalities as judged by the investigator on the basis of a detailed medical history, physical examination, oral health, vital signs, 12-lead electrocardiogram, and clinical laboratory tests.
  • Has a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and 34.9 kg/m2 with a total body weight ≥50.0 kg.
  • Daily conventional cigarette smoker, smoking within 30 minutes of waking, who have been smoking for at least one-year preceding inclusion.
  • Ability to fast for at least 12 hours before study drug administration and up to 4 hours after study drug administration and consume standard food.
  • For females: Postmenopausal state or premenopausal/perimenopausal state or child bearing potential with an effective means of contraception during the study and for at least 30 days after the final dose of IP.
  • Males must be willing to utilize an acceptable form of birth control with spouse/partner during the study and for at least 30 days after the final dose of IP.
  • Able to read and understand English.
  • Is able to comprehend the requirements of the study (based upon clinical site personnel's assessment) and is willing and able to comply with scheduled visits, treatment plan, laboratory tests, and other study procedures specified within the protocol.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Is hypersensitive, intolerant, or experienced an allergic reaction to the active ingredient(s) or excipients of drug products used in the study.
  • Female participants who are pregnant (as confirmed by a positive pregnancy test), breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study period will be excluded.
  • Has a positive test for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), or hepatitis C antibodies (anti-HCV).
  • Has a positive test for drugs of abuse and/or alcohol at screening and study check-in.
  • Has hepatic impairment
  • Has a history of clinically significant gastrointestinal surgery that, in the opinion of the Investigator, may affect the safety of the participant.
  • Clinically significant medical conditions that are unstable or uncontrolled and may interfere with a participant's participation in the study in the opinion of the medically qualified investigator.
  • History of alcoholism or substance abuse (including marijuana), as judged by the Investigator, within 6 months preceding this study.
  • History of epilepsy or seizures.
  • Presence or history of significant form of oral and/or pharyngeal inflammation, oral lesions and/or gum disease or temporomandibular joint dysfunction and any other conditions of the mucosal surface of the mouth that in the opinion of the investigator may affect IP absorption.
  • Has the presence of a tongue piercing or a history of tongue piercing within 90 days prior to the Screening visit.
  • Dosed with another investigational drug within 30 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to the treatment visit, or participants who have received the last dose of IP more than 30 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to the treatment visit, but who are on an extended follow-up.
  • Has pre-planned surgery, procedures, or personal commitments that would interfere with the conduct of the study.
  • Is related to persons involved directly in the conduct of the study (i.e., principal investigator, sub-investigators, study coordinators, other study personnel, employees or contractors of the Sponsor or Kenvue subsidiaries, and their family).
  • Reports difficulty fasting or consuming standardized meals.
  • The participant, in the opinion of the PI/designee , is unlikely to comply with the protocol or is unsuitable to participate in the study due to any other reason.
  • Use of other smoking cessation medications or aid(s) within 28 days before screening and during the study (e.g., NRT, buproprion, varenicline, cytisine, counselling, apps, acupuncture, or hypnosis).
  • Use of any prescription or non-prescription medications within 7 days or 5 half-lives (whichever is longer) prior to first dose, and use of vitamins, dietary supplements, or herbal products within 7 days prior to administration.
  • Uncontrolled hyperthyroidism or phaeochromocytoma.
  • History of recent or unstable cardiovascular disease, a gastric or peptic ulcer, esophagitis, or diabetes not controlled by oral medication only.
  • Other severe, acute or chronic, medical or psychiatric condition(s) or laboratory abnormality(ies) that may increase the risk associated with study participation or investigational product administration or may interfere with the interpretation of study results, and in the judgment of the medically qualified investigator, would make the participant inappropriate for entry into this study.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 2
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Double (Participant, Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
280 participants (estimated)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Nic ODT 2.0 mg

    Drug: Nicotine Mint Oro Dispersible Tablet (Nic ODT)

  • Placebo comparator
    Placebo ODT

    Drug: Placebo Oro Dispersible Tablet (Placebo ODT)

Interventions

  • DrugNicotine Mint Oro Dispersible Tablet (Nic ODT)

    Nic ODT 2.0 mg, orally

  • DrugPlacebo Oro Dispersible Tablet (Placebo ODT)

    Placebo ODT, orally

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score change

    The change from baseline in momentary urge-to-smoke VAS score (scale of 0: no urge to smoke to 100: extremely high urge to smoke). Baseline is defined as the mean of the three pre-dose VAS assessments collected at -5, -3, and -1 minute prior to treatment administration.

    Time frame: 2 minutes, 1 minute, 0.75 minutes (45 seconds) and 0.5 minutes (30 seconds) after start of IP administration.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score change

    The change from baseline in momentary urge-to-smoke VAS score (scale of 0: no urge to smoke to 100: extremely high urge to smoke). Baseline is defined as the mean of the three pre-dose VAS assessments collected at -5, -3, and -1 minute prior to treatment administration.

    Time frame: At 0.25 (15 seconds), 3, 5, and 10 minutes after start of administration.

  2. Occurrence of self-reported and observed AEs

    Time frame: From signing of informed consent through study completion, up to 46 days

  3. The time from administration to the sensation of disintegration of Nic ODT.

    Time from start of Nic ODT administration (tablet placed on the tongue) to the participant's first signal of perceived onset of disintegration.

    Time frame: Day 1, after completion of PD assessments: from start of Nic ODT administration up to approximately 5 minutes

  4. The time for total disintegration of Nic ODT.

    Time from start of Nic ODT administration to the participant's signal of complete disintegration, confirmed by mouth check.

    Time frame: Day 1, after completion of PD assessments: from start of Nic ODT administration up to approximately 5 minutes

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Study locations

1 of 1 sites recruiting
  • Inflamax Research DBA Cliantha Research Limited - Ontario
    Mississauga, Ontario L4W 1V7, Canada
    Recruiting
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Updates

1 registry update since Sep 25, 2026
Registered
First appeared on the registry. No changes since
Oct 23, 2026
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  1. Oct 23, 2026
    First appeared on the registry

From the registry record's own update history. This site started tracking changes on Sep 25, 2026; for anything earlier, see the record history on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT07893158
Lead sponsor
McNeil AB
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Oct 23, 2026
Start date
Oct 5, 2026
Primary completion
Oct 30, 2027 (estimated)
Completion
Oct 30, 2027 (estimated)
Last update
Oct 23, 2026

Study contacts

Kenvue GCO Clinical Mailbox
Contact
KenvueClinical_KV@kenvue.com
18779295131

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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