Nicotine patch preloading for smoking cessation (the preloading trial): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
BACKGROUND: The use of nicotine replacement therapy before quitting smoking is called nicotine preloading. Standard smoking cessation protocols suggest commencing nicotine replacement therapy only on the first day of quitting smoking (quit day) aiming to reduce withdrawal symptoms and craving. Howev...
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| 格式: | Journal article |
| 语言: | English |
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BioMed Central
2014
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