CompletedPhase 4

Treating Caregivers Who Smoke at AFCH

United States23 participantsStarted 2024-03-05

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this research study is to 1) see if a smoking cessation program is something that caregivers will use while their child is hospitalized, 2) see if caregivers think this program is something we should institute across the hospital, and 3) see if this program can help caregivers reduce their smoking. Participants will: * Complete a survey regarding smoking behavior and thoughts about quitting; * Undergo a 20-minute counseling session; and, * Use nicotine patches and mini-lozenges for 2 weeks

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Hospitalized child will have a 'yes' response to the screening question, "Does anyone in your household smoke" * Hospitalized child is expected to be admitted for \>24 hours * Caregiver is at least 18 years of age * Participant self-identifies as the primary caregiver of the hospitalized child during the hospitalization * Participant smokes ≥5 cigarettes per day * Participant is willing and able to use NRT * Participant is not currently pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breastfeeding and willing to use acceptable birth control for duration of medication use * Participant is willing to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindication to NRT use (pregnancy, myocardial infarction in past 2 weeks) * Previous reaction to the nicotine patch or mini-lozenge that prevented them from continuing to use it * Current use of smoking cessation medications (any NRT, bupropion, varenicline) * Caregiver's child is being cared for by study physician (Dr. Brian Williams) * Need for an interpreter

What they're measuring

Enrollment in Study

Timeframe: Study recruitment, approximately 6 months

NRT Use

Timeframe: 2 weeks post-discharge, up to 4 weeks

Acceptability of Smoking Intervention

Timeframe: 2 weeks post-discharge, up to 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06051474

SponsorUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-04-18

Results submitted2026-02-20