Adaptive treatment for smokers struggling to quit

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Smokers who want to quit

Exclusion Criteria:

* Non-smokers

Where it's running

• 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

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.