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A Double-Blind, Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Cytisine for Smoking Cessation in Medium-Dependent Workers

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 February 2012

Denis Vinnikov*
Affiliation:
Public Association ‘Lung Health’, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan; Kyrgyz State Medical Academy, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. [email protected]
Nurlan Brimkulov
Affiliation:
Kyrgyz State Medical Academy, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Aichurek Burjubaeva
Affiliation:
Public Association ‘Lung Health’, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
*
*Address for correspondence: Denis Vinnikov, Public Association ‘Lung Health’, Togolok Moldo street, 1, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Abstract

Among many studies on cytisine only a few have been controlled trials, and the aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of cytisine in a randomized controlled double-blind trial compared to placebo in medium-dependent smoking men working in mining industry. Materials and methods: 171 middle-aged smokers were randomised to either cytisine (25-days regimen) or placebo; both groups received individual counseling with brochure. Self-reported continuous abstinence was assessed at 8 and 26 weeks. Results: At the end of week 8 there were no differences in number of abstinent subjects, but at 26 weeks 10.6% of subjects were abstinent in cytisine group compared to 1.2% in placebo (p = .01). In both groups, we did not find any weight increase, but quality of life improved in both groups, and physical and social functioning improved in cytisine group. Conclusions: Cytisine may be an effective medication to help smokers quit even for those working in difficult working conditions with high relapse rate.

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Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2008

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