SynthesisPsychopharmacology2012
The acute effects of exercise on cigarette cravings, withdrawal symptoms, affect, and smoking behaviour: systematic review update and meta-analysis.
Synthesis in Psychopharmacology, 2012. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT02844296 (Efficacy of a Short-bout Handgrip Exercise Intervention for Smoking Cessation), which is not on this map. Cited by 92 papers, 6 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Efficacy of a Short-bout Handgrip Exercise Intervention for Smoking Cessation: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Who cites it
92 citing papers in PubMed, 6 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 185 citations in OpenAlex.
- Does Aerobic Exercise Facilitate Vaping and Smoking Cessation: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials with Meta-Analysis.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Pooled it
- A systematic review of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and substance use in adolescents and emerging adults.Translational behavioral medicine · 2020Pooled it
- Exercise interventions for smoking cessation.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2019Pooled it
- Effect of exercise type on smoking cessation: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.BMC research notes · 2017Pooled it
- The acute effects of physical activity on cigarette cravings: exploration of potential moderators, mediators and physical activity attributes using individual participant data (IPD) meta-analyses.Psychopharmacology · 2014Pooled it
- Pooled it
- Urge Coping Mediates the Relationship Between Physical Activity and Smoking Outcomes in a Sample of Premenopausal Women Intending to Quit Smoking.Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco · 2025Trial
- Actívatexto: Feasibility and Acceptability of a Mobile Intervention That Promotes Smoking Cessation and Physical Activity among Latinos.Cancer research communications · 2024Trial
- Acute effects of outdoor and indoor walking on cigarette cravings, withdrawal symptoms and affective response during temporary smoking abstinence.Psychopharmacology · 2024Trial
- Healthcare providers' perspectives on implementing a brief physical activity and diet intervention within a primary care smoking cessation program: a qualitative study.BMC primary care · 2024Trial
- Determinants of smoking related weight-concern in smokers participating in a community-based cessation program.Eating behaviors · 2023Trial
- The Impact of a Clinical Decision Support System for Addressing Physical Activity and Healthy Eating During Smoking Cessation Treatment: Hybrid Type I Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of medical Internet research · 2022Trial
- Exercise and Reduced Nicotine Content Cigarettes in Adult Female Smokers: A Pilot Trial.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Trial
- Exercise as a smoking cessation treatment for women: a randomized controlled trial.Journal of behavioral medicine · 2021Trial
- Psychological and endocannabinoid responses to aerobic exercise in substance use disorder patients.Substance abuse · 2021Trial
- The effect of exercise as adjunctive treatment on quality of life for individuals with alcohol use disorders: a randomized controlled trial.BMC public health · 2019Trial
- Sleep quality in cigarette smokers: Associations with smoking-related outcomes and exercise.Addictive behaviors · 2019Trial
- Acute Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Affect and Smoking Craving in the Weeks Before and After a Cessation Attempt.Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco · 2018Trial
- Quality of life after quitting smoking and initiating aerobic exercise.Psychology, health & medicine · 2017Trial
- The Efficacy of Vigorous-Intensity Exercise as an Aid to Smoking Cessation in Adults With High Anxiety Sensitivity: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Psychosomatic medicine · 2016Trial
32 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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5 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
rationaleSmoking cessation is associated with cigarette cravings and tobacco withdrawal symptoms (TWS), and exercise appears to ameliorate many of these negative effects. A number of studies have examined the relationships between exercise, cigarette cravings, and TWS.
objectivesThe objectives of this study were (a) to review and update the literature examining the effects of short bouts of exercise on cigarette cravings, TWS, affect, and smoking behaviour and (b) to conduct meta-analyses of the effect of exercise on cigarette cravings.
methodsA systematic review of all studies published between January 2006 and June 2011 was conducted.
resultsFifteen new studies were identified, 12 of which found a positive effect of exercise on cigarette cravings. The magnitude of statistically significant effect sizes for 'desire to smoke' and 'strength of desire to smoke' ranged from 0.4 to 1.98 in favour of exercise compared to passive control conditions, and peaked either during or soon after treatment. Effects were found up to 30 min post-exercise. Cigarette cravings were reduced following exercise with a wide range of intensities from isometric exercise and yoga to activity as high as 80-85 % heart rate reserve. Meta-analyses revealed weighted mean differences of -1.90 and -2.41 in 'desire to smoke' and 'strength of desire to smoke' outcomes, respectively. Measures of TWS and negative affect were reduced following light-moderate intensity exercise, but increased during vigorous exercise.
conclusionsExercise can have a positive effect on cigarette cravings and TWS. However, the most effective exercise intensity to reduce cravings and the underlying mechanisms associated with this effect remain unclear.
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