Walker 2014 Flashcards
1
Q
What was the relative cost of smoking cessation treatments?
A
Cytisine is the cheapest with ranges from $25-$30 dollars for a month supply. Others like NRT is $112-$685 for 8-10 weeks and varenicline from $474 to $501 for 12 weeks.
2
Q
What was hypothesized?
A
25 days of cytisine and low intensity behavioral support would be as effect as 8 weeks of NRT and low intensity behavioral support.
3
Q
Who was the sample type?
A
Participants who reached out to a quitline and were avid smokers but wanted to quit
4
Q
What is cytisine?
A
A plant based alkaloid and a partial antagonist for nicotine acetyl receptors.
5
Q
What was the primary outcome measure?
A
Continuous abstinence from smoking 1 month after quit day.
