Brief, Novel Smoking Cessation in Primary Care: A Comparative Effectiveness Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Smoking
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
- Enrollment
- 1278
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Percentage of Participants With 7-Day Self-Reported Point Prevalence Abstinence
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 6 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of "sampling" of smoking cessation medications (nicotine patches and lozenges) among smokers seen in primary care settings. Half of study participants will be provided with samples of medication, to use however they wish; the other half will not be provided with these samples. All smokers will be advised to quit through routine contact with their physician. After the primary care contact, all participants will be contacted by phone for three brief follow-up interviews, which will involve answering questionnaires about their smoking habits.
Investigators
Matthew Carpenter
Professor
Medical University of South Carolina
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •age \>=18
- •daily (25+ days within past 30) cigarette smoker of \>5 cigs/day
- •English speaking
- •recruited through primary care sites aligned with study
Exclusion Criteria
- •no FDA contraindications for use of NRT:
- •not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant
- •no recent (past 3 months) cardiovascular trauma: MI, stroke
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Percentage of Participants With 7-Day Self-Reported Point Prevalence Abstinence
Time Frame: From study enrollment through end of six-month follow up
Secondary Outcomes
- Any Self-defined Attempt to Stop Smoking Cigarettes(From study enrollment through end of six-month follow up)
- Use of Any Smoking Cessation Medication(From study enrollment through end of six-month follow up)