Welcome to the Stop Study!

The Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients (STOP) Study is a research project that aims to discover the most effective methods of delivering free smoking cessation medication and counseling support to smokers across Ontario. Our approach is to use the existing healthcare infrastructure as well as new and innovative means to reach smokers from all parts of the province.

Well-validated research studies have shown that using medications such as Zyban® (bupropion), Champix® (varenicline), and Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) patch, gum and inhaler can double the chances of quitting smoking. Since its inception in 2005, the STOP Study has provided free NRT and counseling support to over 60,000 Ontario smokers who wanted to quit smoking.

New Opportunity to Join the Study

We are pleased to announce a new opportunity for smokers in Ontario to enroll in the STOP Study to receive clinically proven smoking cessation medications free of charge. Eligible enrollees may receive 12 weeks of Zyban®.

Please note that both Zyban® and Champix® were provided through this study in the past; however, currently the study only offers Zyban®.
 

Who can participate?

The study is open to residents of Ontario, who are 19 years of age or older, and wish to quit smoking using Zyban®.

How to enroll?


STEP 1: Click on the “Enrolment” tab near the top of this page to read the Study Information and Consent Form. If you give your consent to participate in this study you will be automatically taken through the steps below.
STEP 2: Complete a brief survey. There are questions in this survey that will help us determine if you are eligible to participate in this study.
STEP 3: If you are eligible, we will email you two documents, including a prescription form that you will need to take to your physician. You and your physician will discuss to decide if it is appropriate for you to receive Zyban®.
STEP 4: Your physician’s office faxes the signed prescription form to the study pharmacy. The pharmacy will deliver the medication to your mailing address.


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