~27 spots leftby Apr 2026

System-level Tobacco Treatment Intervention for Smoking Cessation

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
+1 other location
Overseen byMary E Cooley, PhD, RN
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The proposed study plans to adapt and study the implementation and effectiveness of integrating Clinical and Community Effort Against Secondhand smoke Exposure (CEASE) into the thoracic oncology setting using mixed methods.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for current or recent smokers (within the last 6 months) who are over 18, can read and write in English, and have or might have lung-related cancer. It's not for those who quit smoking more than 6 months ago or have urgent health issues like severe breathing problems, very low blood pressure, confusion from high calcium levels, or dehydration.

Inclusion Criteria

Able to read and write in English.
You have smoked within the past 6 months.
I have an active phone number.
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Exclusion Criteria

I am experiencing severe breathing difficulties.
I am not dehydrated.
I quit smoking more than 6 months ago.
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Treatment Details

Interventions

  • CEASE (Behavioural Intervention)
  • Usual Care Tobacco Treatment Services (Behavioural Intervention)
Trial OverviewThe study is testing how well a program called CEASE works when it's added to usual care that helps people stop smoking in a lung cancer treatment setting. Researchers will use different methods to see how effective this integration is compared to the standard support services.
Participant Groups
5Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: After Cease Implementation Aim 2Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
50 Current or former smokers (3 months +/-2 month) * Tobacco Use Survey (Baseline,1- 6 Months) * Biochemical verification
Group II: Cease-Aim 1Active Control1 Intervention
* Cease Implementation * 100 Patients after CEASE Implementation * Exit Interview and Tobacco Use Survey
Group III: Pre Cease Implementation Aim 2Active Control1 Intervention
50 Current or former smokers (3 months +/-2 month) patients in usual care (before CEASE implementation) * Tobacco Use Survey (Baseline,1- 6 Months) * Biochemical verification
Group IV: Usual Care-Aim 1Active Control1 Intervention
Usual Care Tobacco Treatment Services * 100 patients in usual care * Exit Interview and Tobacco Use Survey
Group V: Clinician and Staff SurveyActive Control1 Intervention
- Interview clinicians and support staff (40)

Find a Clinic Near You

Research Locations NearbySelect from list below to view details:
Brigham and Women's HospitalBoston, MA
Dana Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteLead Sponsor
Brigham and Women's HospitalCollaborator
Massachusetts General HospitalCollaborator

References