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MC-NRT Study

Usual treatment for smoking includes medications to help you quit, such as nicotine replacement therapy, combined with behavioural support. We also know that hormone changes throughout the menstrual cycle can affect cravings or urges tosmoke. The purpose of this study is to see if usual treatment can be improved​ by timing your quit date to a specific phase of your menstrual cycle. 


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​What will you receive if you are eligible?
  • Medication to help you quit smoking (enough for 6 weeks of treatment) mailed to your address within ~2 weeks of enrollment.
  • Access to behavioural support videos that focus on health behaviour change strategies such as building a quit plan, coping with cravings, and relapse prevention.

 ​Is the MC-NRT study for you?
  • You must be 18 to 40 years of age.
  • You must have regular menstrual cycles.
  • Youmust smoke 5 or more cigarettes daily and be willing to make a quit attempt within 30 days of enrollment.
  • You must complete a survey to determine whether you are eligible for the study.
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 ​What is involved?
  • Using the nicotine patches and gum/lozenge to help you quit smoking.
  • Checking your email or text messages each day of the study and completing the questionnaires provided in the links.
  • Collecting and mailing a dried blood spot sample at the specific times. 
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE READ OUR FREQUENTLY ASK​ED QUESTIONS


Note: Please consult your health care provider before using NRT if you: have/had heart, thyroid, circulation or stomach problems; stroke or high blood pressure; take insulin or any prescription medications; have ever experienced seizures. 


Have more questions or need help? E-mail us at MCNRT.study@camh.ca 


This study is funded through a grant from the Canadian Cancer Society. 



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