Tobacco withdrawal. Comparison of the efficacy of various methods. Intermediate results of a comparative study
Clavel, F.; Benhamou, S.
Presse Medicale 13(16): 975-977
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0755-4982 PMID: 6232524 Document Number: 241118
A comparative study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of different methods of detoxication for dependent smokers is currently in progress. In this study, the percentage of subjects who gave up smoking after 1 month and changes in this percentage over a 12-month period are determined in 3 groups of subjects: one group treated with acupuncture, one group treated with a chewing-gum containing nicotine, and a control group. The intermediate analysis results include 45% of the total number of subjects required. They show no statistically significant difference between the control group and the two treated groups. Volunteers are still being recruited.