Helping firefighters quit smoking to prevent lung cancer
Preventing Lung Cancer through Tobacco Cessation at FDNY
['FUNDING_R21'] · ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE · NIH-10899405
This study is looking to help retired firefighters who smoke quit by comparing two different support methods: one that gives them basic information about quitting and another that offers personalized help through a special program with telemedicine support, using their recent lung screening results to encourage them to stop smoking.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R21'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BRONX, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10899405 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve smoking cessation among retired firefighters participating in a lung cancer screening program. It compares two approaches: Standard Care, which provides information about cessation resources, and Enhanced Care, which actively enrolls participants in a tailored cessation program with personalized telemedicine support. The goal is to engage those who continue to smoke and provide them with effective tools to quit. By utilizing recent lung screening results, the program aims to create a more compelling case for quitting smoking.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are retired firefighters who are participants in the FDNY lung cancer screening program and currently smoke.
Not a fit: Patients who have never smoked or those who are not retired firefighters may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase smoking cessation rates among retired firefighters, reducing their risk of lung cancer and improving overall health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that tailored smoking cessation programs can be effective, suggesting that this approach may yield positive results.
Where this research is happening
BRONX, UNITED STATES
- ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE — BRONX, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GOLDFARB, DAVID G — ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- Study coordinator: GOLDFARB, DAVID G
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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