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E-cigarettes to Augment Stop Smoking In-person Support and Treatment With Varenicline (E-ASSIST): A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial.

Author: BauldLinda, BeardEmma, BrownJamie, KockLoren, ShahabLion, Tattan-BirchHarry, WestRobert

Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.
Pragmatic Clinical TrialA trial conducted in a real-world clinical setting. It evaluates the effectiveness of interventions in everyday healthcare environments.
Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
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Overview

Offering e-cigarettes alongside varenicline to people receiving behavioral support may be more effective for smoking cessation than varenicline alone, but more research is needed to confirm this.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
AIM: To examine whether, in adults receiving behavioral support, offering e-cigarettes together with varenicline helps more people stop smoking cigarettes than varenicline alone. METHODS: A two-group, parallel arm, pragmatic randomized controlled trial was conducted in six English stop smoking serv...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9384384/

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

E-Cigarettes and Varenicline: A New Approach to Smoking Cessation

Smoking cessation, a daunting challenge for many, is like trying to escape a vast and unforgiving desert of nicotine addiction. This study explores the potential benefits of combining e-cigarettes with varenicline, a medication proven to help people quit smoking, in the context of behavioral support. This research embarks on a journey through the landscape of smoking cessation, seeking to find a more effective and sustainable path to freedom from nicotine.

A Promising Combination for Smoking Cessation

The study found that participants who received both e-cigarettes and varenicline, along with behavioral support, had a higher rate of smoking abstinence compared to those who received varenicline alone. This is like discovering a hidden oasis in a desert landscape, offering a more effective and sustainable path to freedom from nicotine addiction. The research suggests that this combination approach may be a promising tool in the fight against smoking.

Finding the Right Oasis in the Desert of Nicotine Addiction

This study provides valuable insights into the potential of e-cigarettes as a tool for smoking cessation. The findings suggest that this combination approach may offer a more effective and sustainable path to freedom from nicotine addiction. Just as finding a lush oasis in a vast desert can be transformative, this approach may provide a new avenue to help individuals break free from the shackles of smoking.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This study offers encouraging results for individuals seeking to quit smoking. While more research is needed to confirm these findings, this research provides a promising avenue for exploring the potential of e-cigarettes in conjunction with traditional smoking cessation methods. Just as a skilled desert traveler seeks out the most reliable and effective paths, those seeking to break free from nicotine addiction may find a new and potentially more effective oasis in this combination approach.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2023-02-13
  2. Date Revised 2023-02-22
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

35738868

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC9384384

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Languages

English

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