Pain and Smoking Study: Phone Support for Veterans
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This study tests a phone-based program to help Veterans with chronic pain quit smoking. If you're a VA patient who uses tobacco and has ongoing pain, you may be able to join and get support from home.
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Who can take part
- You are a veteran enrolled at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System (VACHS).
- You currently use tobacco (like cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or chewing tobacco).
- You are willing to try to quit using tobacco.
- You have had chronic pain (rated 4 or higher on a 0–10 scale) for more than 3 months.
- You are not pregnant, can speak English, and have access to a telephone.
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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