Study name |
Smoking cessation in women with gynaecological conditions |
Methods |
Randomized controlled trial, open‐label feasibility study Setting: hospital clinic, USA Recruitment: in clinic |
Participants |
30 women who smoke with cervical dysplasia Inclusion criteria:
Women who smoke at least 10 cpd over past year
Diagnosis of cervical dysplasia, cervical cancer, and lower genital tract dysplasia and cancer
Aged 18 ‐ 65
Exclusion criteria:
Previous diagnoses or treatment for cancer (except for non‐melanoma skin cancer)
Stroke, heart disease, heart attack, or irregular heart beat
Pregnancy and lactation
Plan to continue to use other nicotine as well as study products
Uncontrolled hypertension
Using other stop‐smoking medication
Taking prescription medicine for depression or asthma
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Interventions |
NRT patch (21 mg for first 3 weeks, 14 mg for 2nd 3 weeks) plus nicotine gum (2 mg) or lozenges (2 mg) for 6 weeks
EC device ('Blu' Cig) with refills to last 6 weeks, number provided based on packs smoked a day x 1.5. Strength of EC reduced at 3 weeks
Both groups receive identical cessation counselling |
Outcomes |
At 6 and 12 weeks via survey:
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Starting date |
June 2013 |
Contact information |
Laura A Beebe, laura-beebe@ouhsc.edu
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Notes |
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