Understanding ways to help people who live in rural areas quit smoking is a public health priority. quitting smoking among rural people who smoke is a critical public health concern. People in rural areas smoke at higher rates than those in urban areas, experience high rates of smoking caused cancers and deaths. We are recruiting rural people from around the country to better understand how different quit smoking methods can improve a person's chances of successfully quitting smoking.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* ≥ 21 years
* smoke ≥ 5 cigarettes per day
* daily access to their own iPhone/Android smartphone or tablet
Exclusion Criteria:
* past 30-day NRT use or contraindications listed on the NRT labels
* currently pregnant/breastfeeding
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 is focused specifically on rural populations — does my location or living situation match what they're looking for, and would that affect whether this could be a good fit for me?
2The trial is measuring complete abstinence from all combustible tobacco products, not just cutting back — how realistic is that goal for someone at my current level of smoking, and what support would I get to help reach it?
3Since this trial is listed as 'Phase NA,' it may be more of a behavioral or program-based study rather than a drug trial — can you help me understand what kind of intervention is actually being tested and whether it involves any medications, counseling, or digital tools?
4Are there already proven smoking cessation treatments — like varenicline, nicotine replacement therapy, or standard counseling — that I should consider first, or would joining this trial be a reasonable alternative to those options?
5What would participation actually look like day-to-day for someone in a rural area — are there in-person visits required, or is this something I could do remotely, and how might that fit with my schedule and access to transportation?
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.
What they're measuring
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Number of participants abstinent from all combustible tobacco products
Timeframe: 3 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06584929
SponsorMasonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota