Project HOPES (Smoking Cessation for Cancer Survivors)

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.

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?

Description

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.

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

Open to Enrollment
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