Robot calls could help heart patients kick the habit
NCT ID NCT00449852
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether an automated phone system that calls smokers with coronary heart disease after hospital discharge can help them quit. Participants receive calls at several time points over six months, checking on their smoking and offering support. The goal is to see if this approach leads to more people staying smoke-free for up to a year compared to standard care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Interactive voice response system
What this could lead to
If effective, this automated phone support could become a low-cost tool to help heart patients quit smoking, reducing their risk of future heart problems.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center trial with 440 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention relies on self-reported abstinence, which may be less reliable than biochemical verification.
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Locations
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University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y4W, Canada