Physician-Initiated Stop-Smoking Program for Patients Receiving Treatment for Early-Stage Cancer (NCT00002520) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Physician-Initiated Stop-Smoking Program for Patients Receiving Treatment for Early-Stage Cancer
United States434 participantsStarted 1990-12-07
Plain-language summary
RATIONALE: Physician-initiated smoking cessation strategies may be effective in getting early-stage cancer patients to quit smoking.
PURPOSE: Randomized clinical trial to compare the effectiveness of a physician-initiated stop-smoking program with the usual care for patients receiving treatment for early-stage cancer.
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years – 120 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:
* One of the following diagnoses:
* Stage I or II bladder, colorectal, head and neck, lung, or other cancer
* Stage I-III testicular cancer
* Stage I-IV breast cancer, prostate cancer, or lymphoma
* Must have smoked 1 or more cigarettes within the past month or define self as a smoker
* Hormone receptor status:
* Not specified
PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
Age:
* 19 and over
Sex:
* Not specified
Menopausal status:
* Not specified
Performance status:
* ECOG 0-1
Life expectancy:
* Not specified
Hematopoietic:
* Not specified
Hepatic:
* Not specified
Renal:
* Not specified
Cardiovascular:
* No history of recent heart attack
Other:
* Not pregnant
* No other imminent medical needs requiring referral to a more intensive smoking cessation regimen
PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:
Biologic therapy:
* Not specified
Chemotherapy:
* Not specified
Endocrine therapy:
* Not specified
Radiotherapy:
* Not specified
Surgery:
* Not specified
Other:
* No prior participation in the pilot phase study
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial looked at a physician-led stop-smoking program for people already being treated for early-stage cancer — since the trial is now completed, has my care team seen the results, and do you think a structured smoking cessation program like this one would be worth adding to my current cancer treatment plan?
2The trial measured whether patients actually quit smoking at the 6-month mark — do you know what the success rates looked like, and how does that compare to other quitting approaches you might recommend for someone in my situation?
3This program was specifically designed for people with early-stage cancer across a wide range of types, including my diagnosis — do you think the timing of quitting smoking during active cancer treatment could affect how well my treatment works or how I recover?
4Since this is listed as a Phase NA study, meaning it was more of a behavioral or program evaluation than a drug trial, are there similar physician-guided quit-smoking programs available to me right now through this hospital or cancer center?
5Given that this trial is completed, would continuing to smoke during my cancer treatment affect my treatment options going forward, and is stopping smoking something my whole care team would actively support me with?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.