Clinical trial for Smoking Cessation
Official title Remote Smoking Cessation in Hospitalized Cardiac Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05738408
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see whether giving financial incentives and medications can lower smoking rates in patients who are in the hospital for a heart attack.
- Who it's for
- Smokers who are admitted to the hospital for an acute coronary event.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Hospitalization for an acute coronary event which includes myocardial infarction or coronary revascularization (percutaneous intervention or coronary...
- live within 30 miles of UVMMC and are \>18 years of age
- Current cigarette smoker (defined as reporting any use of cigarettes in the week before admission and \>5 cigarette/day on average over the past 3...
You likely can't join if
- severe dementia/Alzheimer's disease
- an active malignancy, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer or low-grade prostate cancer under active surveillance
- exercise limiting vascular or neuromuscular disease
- Non-English Speaking
- No reliable smart-phone
- Current, regular use of smokeless tobacco or other form of non-combusted tobacco
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Burlington, Vermont, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Burlington, Vermont, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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