A Trial of Pre-Quitting Nicotine Replacement Therapy
A single blind randomised controlled trial comparing the use of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) while still smoking for 2 weeks prior to quitting followed by usual NRT practice, with usual NRT cessation practice on smoking abstinence at 6 months.
Health Research Council (NZ)
1,100 participants
Mar 6, 2006
Interventional
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Interventions
The study is a single blind randomised controlled trial of Nicotine replacement therapy (HABITROL: patches and/or gum)while still smoking for two weeks prior to Quit Day followed by usual practice, versus usual practice. Usual practice comprises an 8 week programme of NRT patches and or gum and support calls (eg Quitline) or face to face visits for other cessation providers (eg Aukati Kai Paipa), commencing on Quit Day.
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ACTRN12605000373673