Chewing gum: a new weapon against smoking?

NCT ID NCT06801860

First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tested whether chewing gum can help people cut down on cigarettes or quit smoking. 80 smokers in Hong Kong were split into two groups: one received chewing gum and brief advice, the other only advice. The goal was to see if gum chewing led to fewer cigarettes smoked and better quit rates.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong

    Hong Kong, Pokfulam, 999077, Hong Kong

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