The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of "sampling" of smoking cessation medications (nicotine patches and lozenges) among smokers seen in primary care settings. Half of study participants will be provided with samples of medication, to use however they wish; the other half will not be provided with these samples. All smokers will be advised to quit through routine contact with their physician. After the primary care contact, all participants will be contacted by phone for three brief follow-up interviews, which will involve answering questionnaires about their smoking habits.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
1,278
2 week supply of 4 mg nicotine lozenge and 14 mg nicotine patch
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Percentage of Participants With 7-Day Self-Reported Point Prevalence Abstinence
Time frame: From study enrollment through end of six-month follow up
Any Self-defined Attempt to Stop Smoking Cigarettes
Time frame: From study enrollment through end of six-month follow up
Use of Any Smoking Cessation Medication
Time frame: From study enrollment through end of six-month follow up
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