Nicotine metabolite ratio test as a predictor of smoking cessation
Moyes L, Mundy L, Sullivan T, Merlin T, Hiller JE
Record ID 32006001411
English
Authors' results and conclusions:
One good quality level III-3 prognostic study was available to test the predictive ability of the nicotine metabolite ratio test for smoking cessation. There is no evidence available to test the effectiveness of this prognostic marker at guiding the titration of nicotine therapy for better outcomes.
Authors' recommendations:
Although the nicotine metabolite ratio test appears to be sufficiently predictive of smoking cessation, the practical benefits of the test are uncertain. It is likely that smokers who have difficulties quitting would benefit from higher dosage nicotine patches regardless of their nicotine metabolism. It is therefore recommended that this technology be archived.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2006
URL for published report:
Not Available
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Smoking Cessation
- Nicotine
- Tobacco Use Disorder
Contact
Organisation Name:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address:
School of Public Health, Mail Drop 545, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, AUSTRALIA, Tel: +61 8 8313 4617
Contact Name:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Contact Email:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Copyright:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment (AHTA)
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