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Nicotine patch therapy in adolescent smokers

T A Smith1, R F House, I T Croghan

  • 1Mayo Medical School, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.

Pediatrics
|October 1, 1996
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This study found that 24-hour nicotine patch therapy was safe for adolescent smokers, with manageable side effects like skin irritation. Further placebo-controlled trials are recommended to confirm its effectiveness in helping teens quit smoking.

Area of Science:

  • Adolescent Health
  • Addiction Medicine
  • Pharmacotherapy

Background:

  • Adolescent smoking remains a significant public health concern.
  • Effective smoking cessation interventions tailored for adolescents are crucial.
  • Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is a common smoking cessation aid, but its use in adolescents requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the safety and tolerance of 24-hour nicotine patch therapy in adolescent smokers.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of nicotine patch therapy as a smoking cessation tool in this population.
  • To examine nicotine withdrawal symptoms and adverse events associated with NRT in teenagers.

Main Methods:

  • A nonrandomized, open-label, 6-month clinical trial was conducted.

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  • Twenty-two adolescent smokers (aged 13-17) using ≥20 cigarettes per day participated.
  • Intervention involved 8 weeks of daily nicotine patch therapy (22 mg/d then 11 mg/d) with behavioral counseling.

    • Main Results:

    • 14% of participants achieved biochemically validated smoking cessation at 8 weeks.
    • Significant reductions in nicotine withdrawal symptoms were observed.
    • Common adverse events included skin reactions, headaches, and nausea; none were serious.

    Conclusions:

    • Nicotine patch therapy appears to be safe for adolescent smokers.
    • Adolescents exhibited lower blood cotinine levels compared to adults with similar smoking rates.
    • Placebo-controlled trials are necessary to definitively establish the efficacy of nicotine patch therapy in adolescents.