Can a phone call and a patch help smokers quit for good?
NCT ID NCT05628389
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a program to help adults in Lebanon quit smoking cigarettes or waterpipes. Participants receive phone counseling, nicotine patches, educational materials, and their doctors get training and electronic reminders. The goal is to see if this combination increases the number of people who stop smoking for at least 7 days.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Nicotine replacement therapy (patches)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could provide a scalable, low-cost model to help thousands of smokers quit in low-resource settings.
What could go wrong
The trial is testing a combination of behavioral and drug interventions in one region, so results may not apply everywhere. Quit rates may still be modest.
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American University of Beirut Medical Center
RECRUITINGBeirut, Lebanon
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