Purpose of this Study
We are doing this study to find better methods to help cancer patients and cancer survivors stop smoking. In addition to improving overall health, we also want to see if quitting smoking can reduce pain.
Who Can Participate?
Eligibility
Adults ages 18+ who:
- Are diagnosed with cancer or have completed cancer treatment
- Are Duke patients
- Currently have pain
- Currently smoke cigarettes
- Are willing to quit smoking
For more information about who can be in this study, please contact the study team at sarah.hantzmon@duke.edu.
- Are diagnosed with cancer or have completed cancer treatment
- Are Duke patients
- Currently have pain
- Currently smoke cigarettes
- Are willing to quit smoking
For more information about who can be in this study, please contact the study team at sarah.hantzmon@duke.edu.
Age Range
18-110
Sex/Genders
Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
No
What is Involved?
If you choose to join this study, you will:
- Fill out surveys
- Meet with counselors for behavioral health sessions to help you manage smoking cessation
- Get a supply of Chantix (varenicline) to take if you want it
This study will last for about 4 months. We will pay you for your time on the study.
- Fill out surveys
- Meet with counselors for behavioral health sessions to help you manage smoking cessation
- Get a supply of Chantix (varenicline) to take if you want it
This study will last for about 4 months. We will pay you for your time on the study.
Locations
Remote/online
Compensation
Yes
Spanish Materials Available
No
Study Details
Full Title
Project HOPES: Healthy options for pain and ending smoking. A program for cancer survivors.
Principal Investigator
Kathryn
Pollak
Protocol Number
PRO00113492
NCT ID
NCT06029907
Phase
Pilot
Enrollment Status
INSTITUTIONAL APPROVAL SIGNOFF