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Consultation, Advice, and Tailored Support (CATS) for Cancer Survivors
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Social Support and NRT Sampling for Smoking Cessation and Social Stress. Completed, enrolled 49 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The objectives of this pilot clinical trial are: 1) To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a new approach to smoking cessation induction treatment in cancer survivors with low social resources, and 2) To assess the effectiveness of said treatment for key events in the process of smoking cessation.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
A brief phone consultation (10-15 minutes via phone) about free or low-cost resources that may help them address unmet social support needs, and a written directory of a range of social support resources delivered via mail.
A brief phone consult (10-15 minutes via phone) germane to smoking cessation akin to "brief advice", a written summary of the benefits of smoking cessation, evidence-based approaches to quit, and the basics of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) delivered via mail, and a free, 2-week supply of nicotine patches and lozenges delivered via mail.