Smoking cessation and harm reduction: a systematic overview of ongoing, randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Smoking remains one of the major public health threats, necessitating substantial scientific and societal interest in further developing and implementing systematic, smoking cessation trials. This review examines ongoing randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on smoking cessation and harm reduction, focusing on adherence to German S3 guidelines for tobacco dependence and identifying areas needing further research and neglected aspects in the implementation of treatment guidelines for tobacco dependence.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted on the International Clinical Trials Registry Platform, comprising multiple trial registries worldwide, to identify ongoing RCTs focusing on smoking cessation and harm reduction. Utilizing the PICOS-scheme, we focused on trial

SUBMITTER: Derissen M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11650832 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature