Can a 5-Minute chat help smokers quit? large turkish trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07609199

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a very brief smoking cessation intervention called 3A-OR in family health centers across Turkey. About 2,400 smokers aged 15 and older will be randomly assigned to receive the intervention or usual care. The intervention involves asking about tobacco use, assessing motivation, advising quitting, offering help, and recording progress. Researchers will track quit rates at 3, 6, and 12 months to see if this simple approach works in routine primary care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

3A-OR very brief smoking cessation intervention (behavioral)

What this could lead to

If effective, this simple intervention could be widely used in primary care to help many people quit smoking.

What could go wrong

This is a pragmatic trial, not a drug study. Success depends on real-world implementation, and results may vary across different settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

nicotine dependence Smoking Cessation

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Family Health Centers

    Aydin, Turkey (Türkiye)

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