R-009: Electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Research ID | R-009 |
| Authors | Hartmann-Boyce J, McRobbie H, Lindson N, et al. |
| Year | 2021 |
| Journal / publisher | Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews |
| DOI | 10.1002/14651858.CD010216 |
| PMID | Not reported |
| ISBN | Not reported |
| Research type | Systematic Review |
| Evidence strength | Moderate |
| Population | Not reported |
| Intervention | Not reported |
| Comparator | Not reported |
| Last verified | 2026-10-04 |
Main question
Do nicotine e-cigarettes help people quit smoking, and how safe are they?
Main findings
Moderate-certainty evidence that nicotine e-cigarettes increase quit rates compared with NRT, and compared with behavioral support alone. Serious adverse events were rare in trials.
Limitations
Long-term health effects remain uncertain; product landscape changes quickly.
Why this record matters
Not reported
Related topics
E-cigarettes; Quit Methods; Nicotine Replacement Therapy
Source
https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD010216/full