Nearly 30,000 people tested quit-smoking methods. One stood out
A large-scale Cochrane review of 80 clinical trials indicates that nicotine e-cigarettes are more effective at helping people quit smoking than traditional nicotine replacement therapies. The study suggests vaping is a viable tool for smoking cessation, though it notes the need for continued research.
Why it matters
Smoking remains a leading cause of preventable death, and identifying effective cessation methods is a major public health priority.
An updated Cochrane review has found that nicotine e-cigarettes may help more people stop smoking than several commonly used approaches, including nicotine gum, nicotine patches, behavioral support, or trying to quit without assistance.
Smoking remains the world's leading cause of preventable disease and death. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is responsible for more than seven million deaths each year, including 1.6 million deaths among non-smokers exposed to second-hand smoke.
The findings come from a living systematic review, meaning researchers continually update the analysis as new evidence becomes available. The latest version included 80 randomized controlled trials involving 29,861 participants, with nine new trials added in this update.
Nicotine Vapes Outperform Patches and Gum
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