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ERs test $300 quit card to kick smoking habit

NCT ID NCT04163081

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a simple program for smokers visiting emergency rooms. Participants get a $300 gift card for nicotine replacement products, self-help materials, and six months of phone support from a specialist. The goal is to see if this approach helps more people quit smoking long-term, compared to usual care. The trial aims to enroll 1,208 daily smokers across Canadian hospitals.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
behavioural intervention (gift card and counseling)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a simple, effective way to help many smokers quit, reducing tobacco-related diseases and healthcare costs.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention, not a drug, so results depend on individual motivation. The trial is still recruiting, and long-term success rates may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Emergencies nicotine dependence

As listed by the trial registrant

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

NICOTINE DEPENDENCE, CIGARETTES NICOTINE WITHDRAWAL

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Civic Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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  • General Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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  • Riverside Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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  • University of Ottawa Heart Institute

    RECRUITING

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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