Can exercise help african americans kick the habit?
NCT ID NCT01915810
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This pilot study looks at whether adding physical activity to standard smoking cessation tools (nicotine patch and counseling) helps African American adults quit smoking. About 45 participants will be followed to see if the program is practical and acceptable. The goal is to gather early data on feasibility and potential benefits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- nicotine patch
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could provide a practical, culturally tailored way to help African American smokers quit.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study (45 people) testing feasibility, not effectiveness. It may not show a clear benefit or be generalizable.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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