New program aims to help FDNY firefighters kick the habit for good
NCT ID NCT05997225
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested an enhanced tobacco cessation program for retired FDNY firefighters who smoke. The program automatically enrolled participants in counseling, tailored the advice based on their lung scans and breathing tests, and started a quit-smoking medication (varenicline) earlier than usual. The goal was to see if this approach would get more people to join the program and successfully quit smoking compared to standard care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
varenicline
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help more high-risk smokers quit, reducing their chance of lung cancer.
What could go wrong
This was a very small pilot study (23 participants) in a specific group (retired FDNY firefighters), so results may not apply to the general population. The intervention is complex and may not be easy to scale.
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Locations
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FDNY World Trade Center Health Program
Brooklyn, New York, 11201, United States