Can a gradual quit plan help cancer patients kick the habit before surgery?
NCT ID NCT00575718
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two smoking cessation programs for newly diagnosed cancer patients who smoke. One group gets counseling plus a nicotine patch, while the other adds a scheduled reduced smoking program before quitting. The goal is to see which approach helps more patients quit before surgery and stay smoke-free afterward. About 204 participants are enrolled at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
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 (nicotine patch)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could improve smoking cessation rates before surgery, potentially reducing complications and improving long-term health outcomes for cancer patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a behavioral intervention study, not a drug trial, so results may vary by individual motivation. The study is not recruiting and has limited enrollment, so findings may not apply to all cancer patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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