Nicotine Patch and Bupropion to Reduce Smoking Rates in Younger, Low-Income, and Minority Individuals

Summary

Nicotine addiction is a serious health problem in the United States; 46 million people smoke cigarettes, and 70% of those are trying to quit. The nicotine patch and bupropion, a medication used to reduce nicotine cravings, are two commonly used smoking cessation aids. Both have been shown to reduce smoking rates, however, the effectiveness of combining the two treatments has not been widely examined. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of the nicotine patch combined with bupropion at reducing smoking rates among younger, low-income, and minority individuals.

Timeline

Start

2004-01

Primary completion

2008-12

Completion

2008-12

Publications

• Results Badrun F, Tolley B, Johnson KC. Smoking Cessation Interventions and Their Effects on Mood and Quit Pattern. In preparation 2014.

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Indications