Helping caregivers quit smoking while their child is hospitalized
Treating Nicotine Addiction in Caregivers of Children at American Family Children's Hospital
This study is testing a program to help caregivers of hospitalized children quit smoking by providing support and nicotine replacement tools to see if it encourages them to stop for their health and their child's.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 4 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 25 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Wisconsin, Madison Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Madison, Wisconsin) |
| Trial ID | NCT06051474 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a smoking cessation program tailored for caregivers of hospitalized children. Participants will complete a survey about their smoking habits, receive a 20-minute counseling session, and be provided with nicotine patches and mini-lozenges for two weeks. The program focuses on motivating caregivers to quit smoking by discussing the benefits of cessation for both themselves and their children. Follow-up surveys will assess the use of nicotine replacement therapy and the caregivers' willingness to recommend the program for broader implementation in the hospital.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are primary caregivers of hospitalized children who smoke at least 5 cigarettes per day.
Not a fit: Patients who are currently using other smoking cessation medications or have contraindications to nicotine replacement therapy will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce smoking rates among caregivers, improving health outcomes for both caregivers and their children.
How similar studies have performed: Similar smoking cessation programs have shown promise in other settings, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Hospitalized child will have a 'yes' response to the screening question, "Does anyone in your household smoke" * Hospitalized child is expected to be admitted for \>24 hours * Caregiver is at least 18 years of age * Participant self-identifies as the primary caregiver of the hospitalized child during the hospitalization * Participant smokes ≥5 cigarettes per day * Participant is willing and able to use NRT * Participant is not currently pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breastfeeding and willing to use acceptable birth control for duration of medication use * Participant is willing to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindication to NRT use (pregnancy, myocardial infarction in past 2 weeks) * Previous reaction to the nicotine patch or mini-lozenge that prevented them from continuing to use it * Current use of smoking cessation medications (any NRT, bupropion, varenicline) * Caregiver's child is being cared for by study physician (Dr. Brian Williams) * Need for an interpreter
Where this trial is running
Madison, Wisconsin
- American Family Children's Hospital — Madison, Wisconsin, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Brian Williams, MD — University of Wisconsin, Madison
- Study coordinator: Brian Williams, MD
- Email: bswillia@medicine.wisc.edu
- Phone: 608-262-9364
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.