Using e-cigarettes or cytisine to help reduce smoking
This study looks at whether using e-cigarettes (vapes) or a quit-smoking medicine called cytisine can help people cut down or stop smoking. It is a 12-month program that provides support to see which approach might work better for harm reduction.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must smoke at least 5 cigarettes every day.
- You must be able to receive emails and phone calls for study updates over 12 months.
- You should not be using e-cigarettes daily or almost daily right now.
- You cannot have severe heart, kidney, or lung disease, or be allergic to any of the study products.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy in the next year, you cannot join.
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