Phone-based support for quitting smoking in Lebanon
Phone Enabled Implementation of Cessation Support
This study is testing different ways to help people in Lebanon quit smoking, including phone support and nicotine patches, to see which method works best.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Florida Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Beirut) |
| Trial ID | NCT05628389 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of different interventions for smoking cessation in Lebanon, where tobacco use is prevalent. It compares three approaches: standard care that includes brief counseling, a method that connects patients to phone-based counseling, and a combination of phone counseling with nicotine replacement therapy. The study aims to adapt existing cessation programs to the local context and assess their effectiveness and cost-effectiveness. Using a group-randomized design, the research will also explore the factors that influence the implementation and sustainability of these interventions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are current daily cigarette or regular waterpipe smokers and are interested in quitting.
Not a fit: Patients who exclusively use other tobacco products, such as vapes, or those who do not smoke daily may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve smoking cessation rates among adults in Lebanon.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with phone-based counseling for smoking cessation, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18+ * A current daily cigarette smoker and/or a regular waterpipe smoker (smokes at least 1-2 times/week). * Not pregnant * Reachable by phone * Interested in quitting * Lives in Greater Beirut Area Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who use other tobacco products including vape exclusively. * Any patient below 18 years old. * Cigarette smokers who do not smoke on daily basis. * Waterpipe smokers who smoke less than once/weekly
Where this trial is running
Beirut
- American University of Beirut Medical Center — Beirut, Lebanon (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ramzi Salloum, PhD — University of Florida
- Study coordinator: Ramzi Salloum, PhD
- Email: rsalloum@ufl.edu
- Phone: (352) 294-4997
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.