Free nicotine patches at the dentist: a new way to kick the habit?
NCT ID NCT05627596
First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether giving free samples of nicotine replacement therapy (a patch or lozenge) during dental visits helps more people quit smoking compared to receiving a gift of equal value, like an electric toothbrush. The study enrolls adults who smoke at least one cigarette per day on most days. Researchers will measure how many participants have quit smoking after six months, using a breath test to confirm.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- nicotine replacement therapy (patch or lozenge)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, offering free nicotine patches or lozenges during dental visits could become a simple, scalable way to help more people quit smoking.
- What could go wrong
- This is a mid-stage trial, so results are not yet confirmed. The intervention may not lead to higher quit rates than a gift of equal value, and side effects from nicotine replacement therapy can include skin irritation or nausea.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55415, United States
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