New program helps cancer patients kick smoking habit before surgery

NCT ID NCT04605458

Summary

This study tested a new approach to help cancer patients quit smoking before their surgery. Half of the 282 participants received this novel treatment, while all received standard support including counseling and nicotine patches. The goal was to see if the extra help improved quit rates, measured by self-report and breath or urine tests.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medical University of South Carolina

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

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