Remote smoking help for hospitalized heart patients
This trial tests a phone-based (remote) smoking quit program for people hospitalized for a recent heart-related event. It may help you quit smoking by offering support when you’re in the hospital and afterward.
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Who can take part
- You were hospitalized for a recent heart event like a heart attack or a heart procedure to improve blood flow
- You live within 30 miles of the University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC)
- You are older than 18
- You currently smoke cigarettes (any cigarette use in the week before admission, and usually more than 5 cigarettes per day over the last 3 months)
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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