Smoking study: PASS2
Official title Pain and Smoking Study 2.0: A Randomized Clinical Trial of Smoking Cessation Among Veterans With Chronic Pain
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06442514
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether a phone-based plan helps people quit smoking. It also looks at how to make this plan work best for people with chronic pain.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are a veteran who smokes and has chronic pain.
- What's involved
- You would get a smoking cessation plan delivered by phone. You would also answer short surveys every night.
- Time commitment
- The source text does not say how long the study lasts or how many visits are needed.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
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
- being an enrolled Veteran at VACHS
- current tobacco use
- willingness to make a quit attempt
- significant chronic pain defined as \>/=4 on the pain intensity portion of the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) for more than 90 days
You likely can't join if
- active diagnosis of dementia or psychosis in medical record
- severely impaired hearing or speech
- lack of telephone access
- enrollment in concurrent research study that might affect main outcomes of this study
- terminal illness
- non-English speaking
See the full eligibility criteria
- being an enrolled Veteran at VACHS
- current tobacco use
- willingness to make a quit attempt
- significant chronic pain defined as \>/=4 on the pain intensity portion of the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) for more than 90 days
- active diagnosis of dementia or psychosis in medical record
- severely impaired hearing or speech
- lack of telephone access
- enrollment in concurrent research study that might affect main outcomes of this study
- terminal illness
- non-English speaking
- pregnancy
- provider advising against exercise
- planned surgeries
- clinically significant depressive symptoms (\>10 PHQ-9)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- West Haven, Connecticut, 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 West Haven, Connecticut, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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