Can radiation help kick the habit? new study explores smoking cessation in cancer patients
NCT ID NCT06910566
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 100 head and neck or lung cancer patients who are current or former smokers and receive radiation therapy. Researchers track who stays smoke-free at 1, 6, and 12 months after treatment ends, and what factors help or hinder abstinence. The goal is to learn how to better support these patients in quitting long-term.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could identify key factors that help cancer patients stay smoke-free after treatment, guiding future smoking cessation programs.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all patients or settings.
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Locations
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Centre Oscar Lambret
Lille, 59020, France