Should smokers be automatically signed up for quit programs?
NCT ID NCT03477435
First seen Mar 20, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study compares two approaches to helping smokers quit: an opt-out method where everyone is automatically referred unless they say no, versus an opt-in method where people must actively sign up. Over 1,300 veterans at VA clinics in New York are taking part. The goal is to see which approach leads to more people accepting and using quitline or text-messaging support.
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VA NY Harbor Healthcare System, New York, NY
New York, New York, 10010-5011, United States
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that an opt-out approach gets more smokers into treatment and helps more people quit.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial. Results may not apply outside VA clinics, and self-reported quit rates can be unreliable.
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