New program aims to help heart patients kick the habit and beat the blues
NCT ID NCT03413423
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests a program called BAT-CS that combines smoking cessation counseling with mood management for people who have had a heart attack (acute coronary syndrome). The goal is to help them quit smoking and reduce depression symptoms, which could lower their risk of dying from another heart event. The study involves 233 participants who receive counseling sessions in the hospital and by phone over 12 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Behavioral Activation Treatment for Cardiac Smokers (BAT-CS) - a counseling program combining smoking cessation and mood management
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this program could become a standard approach to help heart attack survivors quit smoking and improve their mental health, potentially reducing their risk of future heart problems.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small study (233 participants) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply to everyone. The program requires multiple counseling sessions, and some people may not find it helpful or may relapse to smoking.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hennepin County Medical Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55415, United States
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