Texts and patches aim to help HIV patients kick the habit
NCT ID NCT05746442
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study tests whether a smartphone program that sends personalized text messages, along with nicotine patches, can help people with HIV who smoke to quit. Researchers will enroll 800 smokers in Cambodia and track their progress over 6 months. The goal is to find a simple, low-cost way to reduce smoking in this high-risk group.
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National AIDS Authority
RECRUITINGPhnom Penh, Cambodia
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National Center for HIV/AIDS, Dermatology and STD
RECRUITINGPhnom Penh, Cambodia
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National Institute of Public Health
RECRUITINGPhnom Penh, Cambodia
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
nicotine patch
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide an effective, scalable way to help people with HIV quit smoking, improving their overall health.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention trial; results depend on participant engagement and may not generalize to other populations. Smoking relapse is common.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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