Automated calls help cancer patients kick the habit

NCT ID NCT05829824

First seen Feb 17, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study tested a program called CareConnect that uses automated phone calls to help cancer patients quit smoking. The program gave patients educational messages and connected them to resources like quitlines and websites. Researchers wanted to see if this approach increased the number of patients who used smoking cessation services.

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Locations

  • University of California, San Francisco

    San Francisco, California, 94143, United States

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