Choice over command: cancer patients pick Quit-Smoking strategy

NCT ID NCT04634071

First seen Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated May 04, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tested whether giving cancer patients a say in their smoking cessation treatment helps them quit more effectively. 126 patients with tobacco-related cancers were allowed to choose from a mix of counseling, medication, and nicotine replacement. The goal was to see if personal preference improves quit rates compared to a previous study where treatments were assigned randomly.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Med Center Health

    Bowling Green, Kentucky, 42101, United States

  • Owensboro Health Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center

    Owensboro, Kentucky, 42303, United States

  • University Of Kentucky, Markey Cancer Center

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40536, United States

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