Comparing stop-smoking medications for adult smokers in Ontario
Treatments studied
This study compares three different stop-smoking treatments—nicotine patches, cytisine, or varenicline—to see which works best. If you want to quit or cut down in the next six months, this could help you find the right medication.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You smoke more than 5 cigarettes a day and want to quit or cut down in the next 6 months
- You live in Ontario, Canada
- You are not already using one of the study medications (nicotine patch, cytisine, or varenicline)
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You can attend follow-up visits and speak English or French
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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