New hospital alert could help smokers quit and catch lung cancer early
NCT ID NCT07164404
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a simple alert built into hospital electronic health records. When a doctor writes a note for a patient who smokes, the alert automatically suggests prescribing nicotine replacement therapy and ordering lung cancer screening. The goal is to see if this reminder helps more hospitalized smokers get the help they need to quit and be screened for lung cancer.
What this could mean
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Active substance
EHR alert
What this could lead to
If it works, this could make it easier for doctors to help hospitalized smokers quit by prescribing nicotine replacement therapy and ordering lung cancer screening.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study testing a tool in one hospital. It may not change prescribing habits or work in other hospitals.
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, 29407, United States