Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 3 Interventional Ages 50 to 80

Comparing smoking cessation methods for lung cancer screening patients

Official title: Providing Tobacco Treatment to Patients Undergoing Lung Cancer Screening at MedStar Health: A Randomized Trial (Tobacco Education and Lung Health Study)

Run by Georgetown University · NCT06290869 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests two different ways to help people quit smoking who are getting screened for lung cancer to see which method works better.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages50 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment1188 (estimated)
SponsorGeorgetown University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Washington D.C., District of Columbia)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 22, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 1, 2027
Study endsMarch 1, 2028
Registry record updatedFebruary 17, 2026
Trial IDNCT06290869 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are English-speaking individuals aged 50-80 who are eligible for lung cancer screening and currently smoke cigarettes.

Probably not a fit

Patients with a prior lung cancer diagnosis, hearing or cognitive impairments, or those whose household members are already enrolled in the study may not benefit.

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

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of two smoking cessation interventions among individuals undergoing lung cancer screening. It focuses on improving treatment delivery to underserved populations and assesses both self-reported and bioverified abstinence from cigarettes at three and six months. The study also includes an economic analysis to evaluate the costs of the interventions from a health system perspective. By integrating cessation treatment with lung cancer screening, the study seeks to enhance patient outcomes and reduce lung cancer deaths.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve smoking cessation rates among high-risk individuals, leading to better lung health and reduced lung cancer mortality.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in integrating smoking cessation interventions with lung cancer screening, making this approach both relevant and promising.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* eligible for a screening or diagnostic scan,
* USPSTF eligibility criteria (50-80 years old and \>20-pack years);
* currently smoking cigarettes (\>1 in the past 30 days);
* English speaking;
* able to provide meaningful consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* prior lung cancer,
* hearing impairment,
* cognitive impairment,
* household member already enrolled.

Where it's running

  • Georgetown University Medical Center
    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.