Group therapy to help cancer patients quit smoking
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests a new type of group therapy (based on dialectical behavior therapy) to help cancer patients quit smoking. It is designed for patients who currently smoke and want to learn coping skills to stop.
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Who can take part
- You smoke at least one cigarette every day.
- You have smoked at least 100 cigarettes (about 5 packs) in your lifetime.
- You have been diagnosed with cancer at any time.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are willing to take part in video sessions.
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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