American journal of preventive medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Quitting by gradual smoking reduction using nicotine gum: a randomized controlled trial.
Many smokers express a desire to quit smoking by gradually reducing the number of cigarettes they smoke until they stop completely. This study tested the efficacy of nicotine gum in facilitating cessation through gradual reduction. ⋯ These findings demonstrate that smokers who wish to quit smoking by gradual reduction can increase their success by using nicotine gum to facilitate reduction and cessation.