A Randomized Trial of Internet Access to Nicotine Patches

Summary

People who smoke cigarettes have an increased risk of developing emphysema, heart disease, and certain types of cancer. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of providing free nicotine patches from an online smoking cessation program, with and without telephone counseling, at improving quit rates in cigarette smokers.

Timeline

Start

2011-03

Primary completion

2014-03

Completion

2014-03

Drugs

Indications