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A simple phone call could be the key to helping smokers quit

NCT ID NCT07779161

Disease control Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 21, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether different types of appointment reminder calls can improve attendance at a smoking cessation clinic. Adult smokers scheduled for a follow-up visit will receive either a standard reminder call or a call that includes behavioral 'nudges' based on the MINDSPACE framework. The goal is to see which method helps more people show up for their appointments, which could ultimately support their quit attempts.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Behavioral interventions: standard phone call reminder vs. phone call with MINDSPACE-based nudging elements
What this could lead to
If effective, simple reminder strategies could significantly increase attendance at smoking cessation clinics, potentially improving quit rates and public health outcomes.
What could go wrong
The trial is relatively small and early-stage, and the effect of reminders may vary by population. Also, the MINDSPACE-based call may not outperform the standard call.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 300 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

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Expected to finish

Apr 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years. Confirmed diagnosis of nicotine dependence (F17 according to the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision \[ICD-10\]) and active patient status at the Smoking Cessation Clinic. * Provision of voluntary, written, informed consent to participate in the study and to be contacted by telephone or short text message. * Ability to independently provide information and operate a mobile phone. * At the time of study enrollment, attendance at an initial visit at the clinic. Exclusion Criteria * Age \< 18 years. * Lack of written, informed consent to participate in the study. * Inability to independently understand the study procedures or provide responses (e.g., due to dementia or a language barrier).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

nicotine dependence Patient Participation Smoking Cessation

As listed by the trial registrant

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Behavioral intervention Nicotine addiction

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Locations

  • University Clinical Centre

    Gdansk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, 80-952, Poland

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