Adding an electronic-cigarette to standard behavioural treatment for low-socioeconomic status smokers: A randomised trial. [ 2017 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Richard Mattick (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Coral Gartner ,  A/Pr Dennis Petrie ,  Prof Anthony Shakeshaft ,  Prof Michael Farrell
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Brief description Behavioural and pharmacological approaches to smoking cessation are effective at helping people to quit but long-term quit rates remain low, especially among low-SES Australians. The electronic cigarette may complement current treatment approaches. We will conduct a large-scale trial to determine if “e-cigarettes” can improve on the efficacy of existing treatments. The findings would have immediate practical implications that could reduce the preventable deaths of many tobacco smokers.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,415,413.99

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant