Brief smoking cessation advice before planned surgery
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a short counseling session before your surgery can help you stop smoking. Quitting before surgery can reduce risks and help you recover faster.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You currently smoke
- You are booked for a planned (non-emergency) surgery within the next 6 months
- Your surgery is at least 7 days away
- You can understand and agree to take part
- You are not already getting help to quit smoking from another program
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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