Cognitive performance effects of nicotine and industry affiliation: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Studies assessing the cognitive performance effects of nicotine show inconsistent results and tobacco industry funding has been correlated with study outcomes. We conducted a systematic review of the primary literature assessing the cognitive performance effects of nicotine and assessed potential associations between tobacco and pharmaceutical industry affiliation and reported study conclusions.

Methods

We searched PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO, BIOSIS, and Web of Science for peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2009 and 2016 that: (1) were randomized controlled trials; (2) investigated the effects of nicotine on cognitive performance in a laboratory setting; (3) administered nicotine to healthy adults (18-60 years); and (4) included participants w

SUBMITTER: Pasetes SV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7271274 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature