Nicotine Replacement and Counseling In Adolescents

A Randomized Trial of the Nicotine Nasal Spray in Adolescent Smokers

The objective of this pilot study is to determine the feasibility and utility of using the nicotine nasal spray (NNS) in adolescent smokers who want to quit smoking.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Be between 15 and 18 years-old
• Smoke 5 or more cigarettes per day (cpd) for at least 6 months and want to quit smoking.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Adolescents who were using or had used nicotine replacement in the prior week were excluded.
• Those who used bupropion (Zyban®) within the past 30 days were also excluded.