Can nicotine patches and lozenges help rural smokers kick the habit?
NCT ID NCT06584929
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether giving rural smokers a two-week supply of nicotine patches or lozenges can help them quit. Researchers are recruiting 272 adults from rural areas across the U.S. who smoke at least 5 cigarettes daily. The main goal is to see how many people stop using all combustible tobacco products for at least 7 days after 3 months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Nicotine patch and nicotine lozenge
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward effective, scalable ways to help rural smokers quit, reducing smoking-related cancers and deaths.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage study (272 people) with only 3 months of follow-up. The interventions are short-term (2-week supply) and may not lead to long-term quitting.
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Masonic Cancer Center
RECRUITINGMinneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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