Can a simple online visit help rural smokers kick the habit?

NCT ID NCT05764759

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether an electronic visit (e-visit) can help people in rural areas quit smoking. Participants are randomly assigned to receive the e-visit or standard care. The e-visit asks about smoking history and preferences, and may lead to a prescription for quit-smoking medication. The trial involves questionnaires and breath tests over 24 weeks.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: smoking cessation e-visit (online questionnaire and prescription recommendation)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a simple, scalable way to help rural smokers quit, reducing cancer disparities.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small trial (288 people) testing a behavioral intervention, not a drug. Success depends on participants' motivation and follow-through, and results may not apply to all rural populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Smoking Cessation

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SMOKING CESSATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Medical University of South Carolina
RECRUITING

Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

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