Can a pill or patch help you quit smoking based on your personality?
NCT ID NCT02162849
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 37 times
Summary
This study looks at whether varenicline (a pill) or the nicotine patch works better for smokers depending on their emotion and attention levels. About 204 smokers aged 18-75 who smoke at least 5 cigarettes daily will receive behavioral counseling plus one of the treatments. The goal is to see which approach helps them stay smoke-free for the last 4 weeks of treatment.
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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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