N/A Completed N=2,485 Randomized Treatment

A Randomized Trial of Internet Access to Nicotine Patches

Smoking Cessation · Tobacco Use

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00534404 ↗

Enrolled (actual)

2,485

Serious AEs

0.2%

Results posted

Feb 2015

Primary outcomePrimary: Self-reported 6-month Prolonged Abstinence From Smoking — 252; 194; 109 participants

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.

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Self-reported 6-month Prolonged Abstinence From Smoking	252; 194; 109	—
SECONDARY Self-reported 30-day Prolonged Abstinence at 9-month Follow up	310; 268; 176	—
SECONDARY Self-reported 30-day Prolonged Abstinence at 3-month Follow up	379; 299; 138	—

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Currently smokes 10 or more cigarettes per day
Does not use any tobacco products other than cigarettes
Willing to set a quit date within 2 to 4 weeks following study entry
Willing to use a nicotine patch
Able to speak English
Access to Internet, email, and telephone at work or home
Resident of the United States
Only one person per household is eligible to enroll

Exclusion Criteria

Medically unable to use the nicotine patch (e.g., pregnant, history of a heart attack)
Currently uses nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products
Currently uses or plans to use Bupropion SR, Wellbutrin, or Zyban

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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00534404). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.