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Nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation.

C Silagy1, D Mant, G Fowler

  • 1Monash Institute of Public Health and Health Service Research, Monash Medical Centre, Locked Bag 29, Clayton, Victoria, Australia, 3168. chris.silagy@med.monash.edu.au

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
|May 5, 2000
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Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) effectively increases smoking cessation rates by 1.5 to 2 fold, regardless of setting or support intensity. Different NRT forms show comparable efficacy, though bupropion may be more effective.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Public Health
  • Addiction Medicine

Background:

  • Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) aims to reduce withdrawal symptoms during smoking cessation.
  • It replaces nicotine from cigarettes to help smokers quit.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of various NRT forms (gum, patches, spray, inhalers, tablets) for smoking abstinence.
  • To determine if clinical setting, NRT dose/form, or support intensity influences effectiveness.
  • To assess if NRT combinations are more effective than single forms.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of randomized trials comparing NRT to placebo or no treatment.
  • Included trials with cessation rates and >6 months follow-up.
  • Meta-analysis of abstinence rates using a fixed-effects model.

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Main Results:

  • NRT significantly increases abstinence odds (OR 1.72) compared to control.
  • All NRT forms (gum, patch, spray, inhaler, tablet) are effective.
  • Effectiveness is largely independent of support intensity or setting.
  • 4mg nicotine gum is more effective than 2mg for highly dependent smokers.
  • Bupropion may be more effective than NRT.

Conclusions:

  • All available NRT forms are effective in promoting smoking cessation.
  • NRT doubles quit rates, with effectiveness independent of support intensity.
  • Brief advice is the minimum support required for NRT effectiveness.
  • Bupropion shows potential as a more effective alternative to NRT.