Clinical trial for Tobacco Use Disorder
Official title Contingency Management for Veteran Smokers Undergoing Major Elective Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06678672
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study tests a new mobile program that gives rewards when veterans stop smoking around the time of surgery. It aims to see if this approach can reduce smoking and improve recovery.
- Who it's for
- Veteran adults who smoke and are scheduled for major elective surgery
- What's involved
- Participants will use a mobile app to record smoking status, receive rewards for verified abstinence, and attend scheduled check‑ins and tests. The program is tailored to the surgery timeline.
- Time commitment
- The program lasts from before surgery through the recovery period, with several app check‑ins and a few clinic visits over a few months.
- Time commitment: about 5 weeks
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
- English-speaking;
- Veteran enrolled in healthcare at SFVAHCS;
- Veteran scheduled for major elective surgery within the next 6 months (including but not limited to: general, spinal, thoracic, vascular, urological...
- Current (past 30 days) cigarette smoking a minimum of 1 cigarette per day (average), assessed by Timeline Followback (TLFB);
- Open to receiving smoking cessation interventions.
You likely can't join if
- Evaluated by investigative team medical record review and clinical assessment: - Psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, neurocognitive disorder, or...
- Untreated, current, active problem gambling, assessed by medical record diagnosis and/ or Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) score ≥ 8;
- Enrollment in end of life/ palliative care;
- Surgery with a clinical indication for cancer;
- Unable to meet time commitment;
- Currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study (people of childbearing potential ages 18-55);
See the full eligibility criteria
- English-speaking;
- Veteran enrolled in healthcare at SFVAHCS;
- Veteran scheduled for major elective surgery within the next 6 months (including but not limited to: general, spinal, thoracic, vascular, urological, gynecological, orthopedic, gender affirming).
- Current (past 30 days) cigarette smoking a minimum of 1 cigarette per day (average), assessed by Timeline Followback (TLFB);
- Open to receiving smoking cessation interventions.
- Evaluated by investigative team medical record review and clinical assessment: - Psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, neurocognitive disorder, or other psychiatric or medical conditions judged by the PI to be unstable...
- Untreated, current, active problem gambling, assessed by medical record diagnosis and/ or Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) score ≥ 8;
- Enrollment in end of life/ palliative care;
- Surgery with a clinical indication for cancer;
- Unable to meet time commitment;
- Currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study (people of childbearing potential ages 18-55);
- A suicide attempt or suicidal ideation with intent in the 30 days before enrollment;
- Concurrent participation in another tobacco cessation trial.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- San Francisco, California, 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?
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How long does this study last?
The study runs about 5 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you 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 San Francisco, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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