BMC Med July 2023 PMID 37403047

Varenicline and counseling for vaping cessation: a double-blind, randomized, parallel-group, placebo-controlled trial.

Pasquale Caponnetto, Davide Campagna, Jasjit S Ahluwalia, Christopher Russell, Marilena Maglia, Paolo Marco Riela, Carmelo Fabio Longo, Barbara Busa, Riccardo Polosa

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43
Peak: 19 in Jul 2023
across 4 sources since Jul 2023

Extended reach

89,619
potential audience

Total likes

42

Video views

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Jul 2023 – Mar 2024

Where it's discussed

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  • YouTube6 videos
  • Blogs2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The collective discussions highlight the significance of the trial’s findings by describing the study as 'pioneering' and emphasizing the potential of varenicline to improve vaping cessation outcomes, with words like 'may help' and 'safe and effective' reflecting cautious optimism about the impact of the research.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions positively acknowledge the study's findings on using varenicline to aid vaping cessation, with some stating it 'may help' or 'could improve' quitting success.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest by referencing the recent publication, emphasizing the novelty of RCT results and discussing implications for harm reduction and cessation strategies.

EngagementModerate engagement

Commenters demonstrate moderate engagement by referencing methods, sharing article links, and expressing pride or curiosity about the findings, but few go into deep technical analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the study could influence future cessation approaches and public health strategies, though the impact remains somewhat preliminary, as more research is acknowledged as needed.

Abstract in brief

  • This study investigated the safety and effectiveness of using varenicline, a medication, combined with counseling to help people who only vape daily and want to quit. It was a double-blind trial with 140 participants, comparing varenicline to a placebo over 12 weeks, with follow-up for another 12 weeks.
  • The results showed that people taking varenicline were significantly more likely to stay abstinent from vaping during and after treatment, with higher continuous abstinence rates at weeks 4 to 12 and 4 to 24 compared to placebo. Serious side effects were rare and not related to the medication.
  • Overall, the study suggests that adding varenicline to a vaping cessation program could improve quitting success for daily vapers, though more research is needed to confirm safety and long-term effectiveness.

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Riccardo Polosa
@RiccardoPolosa · X

https://t.co/X2T9kRYn2T We are proud to share the results of the first RCT of #varenicline for #vaping cessation. Vaping is a #harmreduction approach to smoking and can lead to smoking cessation. @CoeharUnict @BMCMedicine @unict_it https://t.co/JtQH45G24d

Jul 5, 2023 · 19 likes · 6 shares · 2,621 followers View post →
Riccardo Polosa
@RiccardoPolosa · X

Just published the first randomized controlled trial of varenicline for vaping cessation. The use of the drug combined with an innovative vaping cessation counseling program was safe and effective for quitting e-cigarettes. https://t.co/7huHwyHMGu

Jul 5, 2023 · 15 likes · 7 shares · 2,621 followers View post →
Addiction Medicine Journal Club
@AddictionMedJC · X

The next Addiction Medicine Journal Club podcast is coming on Monday. Download the article from @BioMedCentral and join the conversation. “Varenicline and counseling for vaping cessation.” https://t.co/5tbPDlfB5G

Sep 24, 2023 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 353 followers View post →
Giuseppe Biondi-Zoccai
@gbiondizoccai · X

'Inclusion of varenicline in a vaping cessation program for people who use electronic cigarettes and intending to quit may result in prolonged abstinence' https://t.co/x4EdyoH4cO #ecigarette #vaping #varenicline https://t.co/wRvw9U2IXL

Jul 5, 2023 · 1 like · 12,155 followers View post →
Eric Cadesky MD
@drcadesky · X

Varenicline (Champix), a drug often used in smoking cessation, may help as well for vaping https://t.co/6hhfiSzweE

Sep 20, 2023 · 1 like · 4,529 followers View post →
Addiction Medicine Journal Club
@AddictionMedJC · X

Caponnetto, P., Campagna, D., Ahluwalia, J.S. et al. Varenicline and counseling for vaping cessation: a double-blind, randomized, parallel-group, placebo-controlled trial. BMC Med 21, 220 (2023).

Sep 24, 2023 · 1 like · 353 followers View post →

All mentions

Addiction Medicine Journal Club
@AddictionMedJC · X

29. Vaping Cessation Varenicline and counseling for vaping cessation: a double-blind, randomized, parallel-group, placebo-controlled trial. BMC Med 21, 220 (2023). https://t.co/5tbPDlfB5G

Oct 24, 2023 · 353 followers View post →
Addiction Medicine Journal Club
@AddictionMedJC · X

There’s a new addiction out there. Episode 29 reviews the article “Varenicline and counseling for vaping cessation” in @BioMedCentral. #nicotineusedisorder #vaping #AMJC #addictionmedicine #MedEd https://t.co/5tbPDlfB5G

Oct 6, 2023 · 353 followers View post →
Addiction Medicine Journal Club
@AddictionMedJC · X

Citation: Caponnetto, P., Campagna, D., Ahluwalia, J.S. et al. Varenicline and counseling for vaping cessation: a double-blind, randomized, parallel-group, placebo-controlled trial. BMC Med 21, 220 (2023). https://t.co/5tbPDlfB5G

Sep 25, 2023 · 353 followers View post →
Annacylostoma duodenale
@Annacylostoma · X

RT @AddictionMedJC: The next Addiction Medicine Journal Club podcast is coming on Monday. Download the article from @BioMedCentral and join…

Sep 25, 2023 · 2 shares · 444 followers View post →
Sonya Del Tredici
@d13sonya · X

RT @AddictionMedJC: The next Addiction Medicine Journal Club podcast is coming on Monday. Download the article from @BioMedCentral and join…

Sep 24, 2023 · 2 shares · 48 followers View post →
Addiction Medicine Journal Club
@AddictionMedJC · X

Caponnetto, P., Campagna, D., Ahluwalia, J.S. et al. Varenicline and counseling for vaping cessation: a double-blind, randomized, parallel-group, placebo-controlled trial. BMC Med 21, 220 (2023).

Sep 24, 2023 · 1 like · 353 followers View post →
Addiction Medicine Journal Club
@AddictionMedJC · X

The next Addiction Medicine Journal Club podcast is coming on Monday. Download the article from @BioMedCentral and join the conversation. “Varenicline and counseling for vaping cessation.” https://t.co/5tbPDlfB5G

Sep 24, 2023 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 353 followers View post →
Eric Cadesky MD
@drcadesky · X

Varenicline (Champix), a drug often used in smoking cessation, may help as well for vaping https://t.co/6hhfiSzweE

Sep 20, 2023 · 1 like · 4,529 followers View post →
2 Minute Medicine®
@2minmed · X

The 2 Minute Medicine Podcast Episode 20 - Just Published! We begin this episode by discussing our article of the week from @BMCMedicine, “#Varenicline and counseling for #vaping cessation: a double-blind, randomized, parallel-group, placebo-controlled trial”. In the second https://t.co/K9QIYmHDL5

Jul 27, 2023 · 5,407 followers View post →
David
@David69512860 · X

RT @RiccardoPolosa: https://t.co/X2T9kRYn2T We are proud to share the results of the first RCT of #varenicline for #vaping cessation. Vapi…

Jul 13, 2023 · 6 shares · 692 followers View post →
Ivanna_
@VapinSquirrel · X

RT @RiccardoPolosa: https://t.co/X2T9kRYn2T We are proud to share the results of the first RCT of #varenicline for #vaping cessation. Vapi…

Jul 11, 2023 · 6 shares · 1,673 followers View post →
BMC Medicine
@BMCMedicine · X

Pasquale Caponnetto, Davide Campagna, Jasjit S. Ahluwalia and colleagues assess the impact of Varenicline and counseling on vaping cessation. Read the full study here: https://t.co/sjt2tgt1wF https://t.co/k9T56dliWI

Jul 7, 2023 · 9,197 followers View post →
BMC Medicine
@BMCMedicine · X

RT @RiccardoPolosa: https://t.co/X2T9kRYn2T We are proud to share the results of the first RCT of #varenicline for #vaping cessation. Vapi…

Jul 6, 2023 · 6 shares · 9,197 followers View post →
Anthony Accurso, MD, FASAM
@AAccursoMD · X

RT @RiccardoPolosa: https://t.co/X2T9kRYn2T We are proud to share the results of the first RCT of #varenicline for #vaping cessation. Vapi…

Jul 5, 2023 · 6 shares · 438 followers View post →
Rawg Slinkard
@Rawgster · X

RT @RiccardoPolosa: https://t.co/X2T9kRYn2T We are proud to share the results of the first RCT of #varenicline for #vaping cessation. Vapi…

Jul 5, 2023 · 6 shares · 2,735 followers View post →
Southernvaper
@Southernvaper1 · X

RT @RiccardoPolosa: https://t.co/X2T9kRYn2T We are proud to share the results of the first RCT of #varenicline for #vaping cessation. Vapi…

Jul 5, 2023 · 6 shares · 1,593 followers View post →
Anita Hollis
@AnitaHollis001 · X

RT @RiccardoPolosa: Just published the first randomized controlled trial of varenicline for vaping cessation. The use of the drug combined…

Jul 5, 2023 · 7 shares · 1,496 followers View post →
Yael Bar-Zeev, MD, MPH, PhD
@yaelbarzeev · X

RT @RiccardoPolosa: Just published the first randomized controlled trial of varenicline for vaping cessation. The use of the drug combined…

Jul 5, 2023 · 7 shares · 1,586 followers View post →
Rawg Slinkard
@Rawgster · X

RT @RiccardoPolosa: Just published the first randomized controlled trial of varenicline for vaping cessation. The use of the drug combined…

Jul 5, 2023 · 7 shares · 2,735 followers View post →
Terry Glen Mason
@tgmason58 · X

RT @RiccardoPolosa: Just published the first randomized controlled trial of varenicline for vaping cessation. The use of the drug combined…

Jul 5, 2023 · 7 shares · 1,059 followers View post →
Alex Wodak AM
@AlexWodak · X

RT @RiccardoPolosa: Just published the first randomized controlled trial of varenicline for vaping cessation. The use of the drug combined…

Jul 5, 2023 · 7 shares · 11,982 followers View post →
Charles A. Gardner, PhD
@ChaunceyGardner · X

RT @RiccardoPolosa: Just published the first randomized controlled trial of varenicline for vaping cessation. The use of the drug combined…

Jul 5, 2023 · 7 shares · 13,464 followers View post →
Giuseppe Biondi-Zoccai
@gbiondizoccai · X

'Inclusion of varenicline in a vaping cessation program for people who use electronic cigarettes and intending to quit may result in prolonged abstinence' https://t.co/x4EdyoH4cO #ecigarette #vaping #varenicline https://t.co/wRvw9U2IXL

Jul 5, 2023 · 1 like · 12,155 followers View post →
CoEHAR
@CoeharUnict · X

RT @RiccardoPolosa: https://t.co/X2T9kRYn2T We are proud to share the results of the first RCT of #varenicline for #vaping cessation. Vapi…

Jul 5, 2023 · 6 shares · 380 followers View post →
Helen Redmond ©
@aftariak · X

RT @RiccardoPolosa: Just published the first randomized controlled trial of varenicline for vaping cessation. The use of the drug combined…

Jul 5, 2023 · 7 shares · 1,487 followers View post →
Riccardo Polosa
@RiccardoPolosa · X

https://t.co/X2T9kRYn2T We are proud to share the results of the first RCT of #varenicline for #vaping cessation. Vaping is a #harmreduction approach to smoking and can lead to smoking cessation. @CoeharUnict @BMCMedicine @unict_it https://t.co/JtQH45G24d

Jul 5, 2023 · 19 likes · 6 shares · 2,621 followers View post →
Riccardo Polosa
@RiccardoPolosa · X

Just published the first randomized controlled trial of varenicline for vaping cessation. The use of the drug combined with an innovative vaping cessation counseling program was safe and effective for quitting e-cigarettes. https://t.co/7huHwyHMGu

Jul 5, 2023 · 15 likes · 7 shares · 2,621 followers View post →