Helping rural smokers quit with pharmacist support and nicotine replacement
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a smoking-cessation program delivered through community pharmacies in rural Appalachia. It may help people quit smoking using nicotine replacement (patch or lozenges) plus support from pharmacists.
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Who can take part
- Live in a rural area of Appalachia in Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, or North Carolina
- Be 18 years or older and able to read, speak, and understand English
- Smoke at least 5 cigarettes per day for the past 6 months
- Be willing to choose a quit date within the next 30 days
- Have a cell phone and be willing to use nicotine patch or lozenges
- Not be pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy in the next 6 months
Quick eligibility check
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