New program aims to help asian american smokers quit and screen for lung cancer

NCT ID NCT06945120

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 34 times

Summary

This study tests a counseling and education program designed for Chinese and Korean American smokers at high risk for lung cancer. The program includes individual counseling, family coaching, nicotine replacement therapy, and information about lung cancer screening. Researchers will see if it helps participants quit smoking and learn about screening options.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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  • University of Massachusetts-Boston

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02125, United States

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What this could mean

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

Active substance

counseling and nicotine replacement therapy (patches, lozenges, gum)

What this could lead to

If successful, this program could provide an effective way to help Asian American smokers quit and increase lung cancer screening in this community.

What could go wrong

This is a small early study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Quitting smoking is hard, and the program may not work for all.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Behavior, Addictive Cigarette Smoking nicotine dependence Smoking Smoking Cessation Tobacco Smoking

As listed by the trial registrant

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