Smoking Cessation Counseling Performance Among Medical Interns (NCT07650721) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
Smoking Cessation Counseling Performance Among Medical Interns
Egypt140 participantsStarted 2026-06-30
Plain-language summary
Smoking remains one of the leading preventable causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide and is strongly associated with chronic respiratory diseases, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and premature death. Physicians play a central role in tobacco control through the delivery of smoking cessation counseling, and even brief physician advice has been shown to significantly increase smoking quit rates. The evidence-based 5A's model (Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, and Arrange) is widely recommended as the standard framework for smoking cessation counseling.
Who can participate
Age range
18 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:
* Medical interns enrolled in the internship training program at the Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University during the study period.
* Able to attend the training session and complete all study assessments, including the pre-test and post-test evaluations.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous formal structured training in smoking cessation counseling based on the 5A model.
* Previous participation in a smoking cessation counseling educational program within the preceding 12 months.
* Failure to complete the assigned educational intervention.
* Failure to complete either the pre-test or post-test assessment.
* Withdrawal of consent at any stage of the 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 is studying how well medical interns counsel patients about quitting smoking — does that mean I'd be working with trainees rather than experienced doctors, and how might that affect the quality of care I receive?
2Since this trial isn't recruiting yet, is there a timeline for when it might open, and would waiting for it delay any smoking cessation support I could start right now?
3The trial is measuring intern counseling performance scores, not my actual quit rates or health outcomes — so what direct benefit, if any, might I personally get from participating, versus just helping train future doctors?
4Are there established smoking cessation programs or medications already available to me that might be a more proven path to quitting while this study is still in the planning stage?
5Given that this is a 'not applicable' phase study focused on medical education rather than a new treatment, how would my doctor weigh this against other options for helping me quit smoking?
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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Change in smoking cessation counseling performance score