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This analysis investigates how smokers adjust their nicotine intake when switching to low nicotine content cigarettes with alternative nicotine delivery options.

March 21, 2026Open Access

Titration of nicotine intake in smokers switching to reduced nicotine content cigarettes with access to alternative nicotine systems: Secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial

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This analysis investigates how smokers adjust their nicotine intake when switching to low nicotine content cigarettes with alternative nicotine delivery options.
Secondary analysis of data from a randomized clinical trial
Evaluation of nicotine intake adjustments among smokers
Comparison of effects of alternative nicotine delivery systems
Most smokers used alternative nicotine delivery systems to supplement their intake
High levels of nicotine titration were observed among participants
Wider access to alternative systems may increase acceptance of nicotine reduction measures

Abstract

Most adults who smoke, when switched to very low nicotine content cigarettes, will use available alternative nicotine delivery systems (ANDS) to supplement their intake of nicotine. Provision of ANDS appears to be associated with a high degree of nicotine titration. Making less harmful ANDS widely available may make a mandated nicotine reduction intervention more acceptable to people who smoke. Clinical Trial Registration Details: NCT03272685.

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Benowitz et al. (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69be37726e48c4981c677249 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/add.70385

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