Can a tailored quit-smoking program help cancer patients and survivors kick the habit for good?

NCT ID NCT05805722

First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study explores how to best help cancer patients, survivors, and their caregivers quit tobacco. Participants can choose between group or one-on-one counseling sessions. The goal is to see if this program is practical and well-received, paving the way for better tobacco cessation support in cancer care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

behavioral counseling for tobacco cessation

What this could lead to

If successful, this program could become a standard part of cancer care, helping patients and survivors quit tobacco and improve their health outcomes.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early feasibility study, so results may not apply to all cancer patients. Success depends on participants' willingness to attend sessions and use nicotine replacement therapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer neoplasm Tobacco Use Cessation

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    RECRUITING

    Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States

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