Group classes to help older adults quit smoking and control blood pressure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether group education classes can help older adults quit smoking and manage high blood pressure. If you join, you'll get support to quit smoking and learn ways to control your blood pressure.
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Who can take part
- You are between 65 and 84 years old.
- You have high blood pressure that is new or not well controlled, with numbers in a certain range.
- You smoked at least one cigarette per day in the last week.
- You are willing to try to quit smoking.
- You can communicate normally and are willing to answer questionnaires and attend follow-up visits.
- You do not have severe health conditions like cancer, recent heart problems, or mental disorders.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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