Texting smokers: free patches or counseling?
NCT ID NCT07102290
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether sending text messages to smokers could get them to sign up for free quitline services. Over 4,000 patients from a large health system were sent texts offering either free counseling or free nicotine patches. The goal was to see which offer led more people to call the quitline and get help to stop smoking.
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Kick It California
San Diego, California, 92093, United States
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