Lung nodule diagnosis sparks new push to help veterans quit smoking
NCT ID NCT04574518
First seen Nov 01, 2025
Summary
This study tests whether a personalized letter and proactive phone calls can help veterans with a newly diagnosed lung nodule quit smoking. The program uses the diagnosis as a 'teachable moment' to motivate quitting. Researchers will compare how many veterans use cessation services and quit smoking after one year versus those who receive standard information.
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Locations
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Minneapolis VA Health Care System, Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55417-2309, United States
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Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC
Charleston, South Carolina, 29401-5799, United States
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VA Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR
Portland, Oregon, 97207-2964, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Behavioral intervention: personalized letter and proactive quitline calls
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help more veterans with lung nodules quit smoking, reducing their risk of cancer and other diseases.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage behavioral study, so results may not apply to all smokers. Success depends on veterans' willingness to engage with the program.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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