New study tests Low-Cost way to help veterans quit smoking and drinking
NCT ID NCT07039175
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a program called MINDSET for veterans with chronic conditions like heart disease or diabetes who smoke or drink too much. Participants receive a mailed packet with personalized health information and a brief motivational phone call. The goal is to see if this approach increases their readiness to change their habits compared to usual care. About 270 veterans will take part.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 3
Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.
- Participants
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About 270 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a US federal agency other than the NIH.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * an active diagnosis of diabetes, cardiovascular disease (CVD), or a cardiovascular risk factor (hypertension {HTN}, hyperlipidemia {HLD}) AND signs of reticence to change their smoking and/or alcohol use as evidenced by the two consecutive prior screens being positive for hazardous (e.g., Alcohol Use Disorders Test-Consumption \[AUDC\], and/or smoking (I.e., whether they are a current smoker or not). * Confirmation of smoking and/or drinking status during telephone screening (e.g., Alcohol Use Disorders Test-Consumption \[AUDC\], and/or smoking (I.e., whether they are a current smoker or not). * Veteran * Age 18 years * utilize VA for medical care more than 1 time per year * are due to complete their smoking/alcohol use screen in approximately 3 months (to ensure they will likely receive UC during intervention period) * a scheduled PC appointment within the intervention period. Exclusion Criteria: * dementia or severe cognitive impairment per Problem List * significant visual impairment per Problem List * Other Exclusion criteria assessed by study staff during screening/self-report are: * inability to communicate or read in English; * Hearing impairment; and * cognitive impairment or screening for cognitive impairment (\>=weighted score of 10 on Blessed screener).
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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VA Western New York Healthcare System, Buffalo, NY
RECRUITINGBuffalo, New York, 14215-1129, United States
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