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

NCT ID NCT05805722

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

CANCER TOBACCO USE CESSATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Virginia Commonwealth University
RECRUITING

Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States

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