Cash for quitting: new study tests incentives for cancer patients to stop smoking

NCT ID NCT04605458

First seen Mar 14, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tested whether adding a reward program (contingency management) to standard smoking cessation therapy helps cancer patients quit smoking. All 282 participants received counseling and nicotine patches; half also got incentives for staying smoke-free. The goal was to see if the extra motivation leads to higher quit rates.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Medical University of South Carolina

    Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

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