Can e-cigarettes or patches help HIV patients quit smoking? new study explores.
NCT ID NCT06169813
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study tested two methods to help people living with HIV/AIDS in South Africa reduce their cigarette smoking: e-cigarettes or nicotine patches, plus text message support. 106 adults who smoked daily took part. The goal was to see if these approaches were practical and could help cut down or stop smoking, which could improve their long-term health.
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South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)
Cape Town, 7501, South Africa
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