Adaptive treatment for smokers struggling to quit
A Clinical Trial of Adaptive Treatment for Early Smoking Cessation Relapse
NA · Medical University of South Carolina · NCT06118502
This study is testing different ways to help smokers in Alabama and South Carolina quit by giving them free medications and adjusting their treatment based on how they're doing over 12 weeks.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 544 (estimated) |
| Ages | 21 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Medical University of South Carolina (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Charleston, South Carolina) |
| Trial ID | NCT06118502 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research focuses on improving treatment decision-making for smokers who have difficulty quitting using medications. Participants will receive free nicotine replacement therapies, varenicline, or e-cigarettes for 12 weeks, with treatment adjustments based on individual responses. The study will involve remote assessments and follow-ups, with participants completing surveys at various intervals to evaluate treatment effectiveness. A total of 544 smokers from Alabama and South Carolina will be recruited and randomized to receive different treatment combinations.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are smokers who are motivated to quit and willing to participate in a structured treatment program.
Not a fit: Non-smokers will not benefit from this study as it is specifically designed for individuals seeking to quit smoking.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance smoking cessation rates among individuals who struggle to quit.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in adaptive treatment approaches for smoking cessation, indicating potential for success in this novel methodology.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Smokers who want to quit Exclusion Criteria: * Non-smokers
Where this trial is running
Charleston, South Carolina
- Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, South Carolina, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Tracy T Smith, PhD
- Email: smithtra@musc.edu
- Phone: 8438725164
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Cigarette Smoking, Smoking Behaviors, Treatment