Comparison of Nicotine Replacement Therapy and Electronic Cigarettes for Smoking Cessation in Pakistan

The intervention consists of the use of an Electronic cigarette device namely the Vaporesso Gen Air 40 Vape Kit. This is a complete kit including the EC device, integrated battery, refillable tank, charging cable, coil replacements and user manual. Three e-liquid flavours will be provided; tobacco, menthol and fruit flavour.

NRT will be in the form of combination therapy with a transdermal nicotine patch (7, 14, or 21mg) and an oral product: either gum or lozenge in 1, 2, or 4mg strength.