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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 8352038 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: We studied the use of an aversive technique to improve the outcome of smoking-cessation efforts. We hypothesized that a silver acetate mouth spray, which produces a strong aversive taste when cigarettes are smoked, would increase the quit rate among smokers. METHODS: Our study was a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial that was carried out in a private family practice office in an urban area. We studied 42 smokers, who were recruited by advertisement and who were motivated to quit by self-report. They were randomly assigned active spray or placebo spray; all were given a written list of behavioral suggestions. The spray was to be used every 2 hours for 3 weeks during which time the subjects were to keep diaries of cigarette smoking and spray use. Biochemical measures (salivary thiocyanate and cotinine) were recorded at entry, at 3 weeks, and at 3 months. RESULTS: Thirty smokers completed the study. No differences were found between the two groups in quit rate or number of cigarettes smoked. CONCLUSIONS: Silver acetate aversive spray did not increase quit rate among motivated smokers. |
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Authors:
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R Morrow; P Nepps; M McIntosh |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice / American Board of Family Practice Volume: 6 ISSN: 0893-8652 ISO Abbreviation: J Am Board Fam Pract Publication Date: 1993 Jul-Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1993-09-15 Completed Date: 1993-09-15 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8807505 Medline TA: J Am Board Fam Pract Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 353-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Family Medicine, St. Joseph's Medical Center, Yonkers, NY. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Acetic Acid Acetic Acids / administration & dosage* Aerosols Aversive Therapy / methods* Double-Blind Method Family Practice Female Humans Male Middle Aged Motivation Mouth Pilot Projects Smoking Cessation / methods*, psychology |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Acetic Acids; 0/Aerosols; 64-19-7/Acetic Acid |
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