Nicotine Patch and Bupropion to Reduce Smoking Rates in Younger, Low-Income, and Minority Individuals
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2008-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Nicotine addiction is a serious health problem in the United States; 46 million people smoke
cigarettes, and 70% of those are trying to quit. The nicotine patch and bupropion, a
medication used to reduce nicotine cravings, are two commonly used smoking cessation aids.
Both have been shown to reduce smoking rates, however, the effectiveness of combining the two
treatments has not been widely examined. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of the
nicotine patch combined with bupropion at reducing smoking rates among younger, low-income,
and minority individuals.