Rural Smokers Quit: Testing Different Ways to Help People Live Smoke-Free
Official title: Evaluating Population-Based Strategies for Rural Smoking Cessation
Run by Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota · NCT06584929 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests different quit-smoking resources with rural adults to see which methods help them stop smoking.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 21 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 544 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Minneapolis, Minnesota) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 17, 2026 |
| Main results expected | October 1, 2028 |
| Study ends | August 31, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | July 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06584929 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults 21+ who smoke at least 5 cigarettes per day and own a smartphone or tablet for study activities.
✕Probably not a fit
People who do not respond to the assigned resources or do not achieve abstinence by 3 months may not experience a 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 uses a SMART design to compare up to two quit-support strategies in rural adults who smoke. Eligible participants will be randomized to assigned resources for 3 months and complete baseline, 1-month, and 3-month surveys about resource use and smoking behavior. Biochemical verification of abstinence will be measured at 3 months using a CO breath device.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could identify effective quit methods that work for rural smokers and help reduce smoking-related illnesses in rural communities.
How similar studies have gone: Prior studies in tobacco cessation have shown that tailored resources can aid quitting, though the SMART design with repeat randomization is relatively novel in rural settings.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * ≥ 21 years * smoke ≥ 5 cigarettes per day * daily access to their own iPhone/Android smartphone or tablet Exclusion Criteria: * past 30-day NRT use or contraindications listed on the NRT labels * currently pregnant/breastfeeding
Where it's running
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Masonic Cancer Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Dana Carroll, PhD
- Email: dcarroll@umn.edu
- Phone: 612-624-4511
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.