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A randomized trial assessing the Five-Day Plan for smoking cessation.

Raymond Romand¹, Sophie Gourgou, Hélène Sancho-Garnier

¹Université Louis Pasteur, Illkirch , France. romand@igbmc.u-strasbg.fr

Addiction (Abingdon, England)

|September 28, 2005

Summary

The Five-Day Plan (FDP) significantly increased smoking cessation rates compared to a brief intervention. This behavioral program offers a viable aid for smokers aiming to quit tobacco use.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Behavioral Science
Addiction Medicine

Background:

Smoking remains a leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality worldwide.
Effective smoking cessation interventions are crucial for public health initiatives.
Behavioral therapies play a significant role in supporting individuals to quit smoking.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of the Five-Day Plan (FDP) as a smoking cessation aid.
To compare the FDP's efficacy against a minimal intervention for smokers.
To assess long-term abstinence rates following the intervention.

Main Methods:

A randomized controlled trial was conducted across six towns in France.
228 adult smokers willing to quit were recruited.

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Participants were randomized to either the FDP (behavioral group therapy) or a control group (single health effects session).

Main Results:

The FDP group achieved significantly higher 12-month continuous abstinence rates (13%) compared to the control group (3%, P = 0.004).
Initial quit rates at the end of the FDP were 56% in the intervention group versus 13% in the control group.
Self-reported abstinence rates at 3 and 6 months also favored the FDP intervention.

Conclusions:

The Five-Day Plan (FDP) demonstrates significant effectiveness in aiding smokers to achieve long-term cessation.
The FDP is a valuable behavioral intervention for individuals seeking to quit smoking.
Further implementation of the FDP can contribute to reducing the burden of smoking-related diseases.