RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06851936

Developing a Scalable Tobacco Cessation Program for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers

Sponsor

University of Florida

Enrollment

204 participants

Start Date

Jul 11, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Tobacco Use Nicotine Use

Summary

Given the challenges to delivering tobacco cessation treatment in oncology care and the unique challenges faced by individuals attempting to quit tobacco after a cancer diagnosis, scalable cessation programs that are tailored to the experiences of cancer survivors that also integrate caregiver/family support are needed. To address this need, this study will use an intervention that consists of two primary strategies: 1) a tailored cessation program for cancer survivors and family members/caregivers who use tobacco and 2) healthcare provider training. Healthcare providers will receive training on the AAC model (Ask patients about tobacco use, Advise patients to quit, Connect patients to cessation resources), including materials focused on tobacco cessation in cancer care from the CDC, as well as a brief evidence-based communication skills training based on the C-LEAR (Counsel, Listen, Empathize, Answer, Recommend) approach.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria13

Cancer Survivors including Current Cancer Patients
Current self-reported user of any tobacco/nicotine product at time of baseline screening assessment (e.g., cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, dip/chew) in the past month.
Any history of cancer diagnosis. Subjects currently receiving cancer-related treatments are eligible for enrollment.
Receiving care from the participating UF Health clinics (Medical Oncology, Urology, and Radiation Oncology).
Capable of completing study requirements
Informed consent obtained from the subject and documentation of subject agreement to comply with all study-related processes
Adults aged ≥18 years
Informal Caregivers/Family Members of Cancer Survivors
Current self-reported user of any tobacco/nicotine product at time of baseline screening assessment (e.g., cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, dip/chew) in the past month.
A family member, informal caregiver, or friend of an enrolled cancer survivor receiving care from the participating UF Health clinics as described above
Capable of completing study requirements
Informed consent obtained from the subject and documentation of subject agreement to comply with all study-related processes
Adults aged ≥18 years

Exclusion Criteria6

Cancer Survivors including Current Cancer Patients
Patients unable to complete the sessions because of language, travel or technology barriers
Prisoners or subjects who are involuntarily incarcerated, or subjects who are compulsorily detained for treatment of either a psychiatric or physical illness.
Informal Caregivers/Family Members of Cancer Survivors
Participants unable to complete the sessions because of language, travel or technology barriers
Prisoners or subjects who are involuntarily incarcerated, or subjects who are compulsorily detained for treatment of either a psychiatric or physical illness.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALNicotine cessation program

All participants will complete a nicotine cessation program designed by Area Health Education Center (AHEC). The focus is on known tobacco cessation techniques and motivations to quit with additional focuses on cancer survivors and caregivers. The program consists of 4 sessions (each session is approximately 60 minutes long) that will be delivered by a Tobacco Treatment Specialist by either videoconference or by telephone. Dyad enrollees (i.e., cancer survivors and their caregiver/family member) will complete sessions together. Participants will also be eligible for free nicotine replacement therapy while on study if medically appropriate.