At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordStandardized by ClinicalIndex from the ClinicalTrials.gov record · verify against the source.
Comparative Effectiveness of Post-Discharge Strategies for Hospitalized Smokers
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Transitional Tobacco Care Management (TTCM), eReferral to State Tobacco Quitline (QL), and 1 other intervention for Smoking Cessation. Completed, enrolled 1,416 participants across 3 sites.
Detailed Summary
This randomized controlled trial will compare the effectiveness of two models of post-discharge tobacco cessation treatment for adult smokers admitted to 3 U.S. hospitals.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
PTCM will provide sustained care after discharge by offering (1) 8 weeks of nicotine replacement therapy at no cost provided at hospital discharge and (2) up to 7 proactive contacts over 3 months delivered by automated IVR call, supplemented by text messaging and email (patient choice). At each contact the patient is offered a return call from the hospital-based tobacco coach who offer counseling, medication advice, and coordination of care with the patient's outpatient health care team.
Referral from hospital to the state Quitline will be made by the research team on behalf of each enrolled patient. Feedback from the Quitline will be included in the patient's medical chart.
Up to 8 weeks of nicotine replacement therapy provided at no cost to the patient.