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Tabacco Cessation in Hospital Services

This study is called 'Tobacco Cessation in Hospital Services' and it's all about helping people stop smoking when they're in hospital. Although we know smoking is bad for our health (no matter how you do it), not many smokers talk to their doctor or nurse about quitting. We want to find out why this is, both from the patient's point of view and the healthcare staff's perspective. Most previous studies only looked at private clinics, or are quite old. This study aims to understand what doctors, nurses, and patients know, think, and do about stopping smoking in hospitals today. We'll be asking people to fill out questionnaires to gather this important information.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice

Enrolment target

300

Start

01 Jul 2024

Estimated completion

30 Aug 2025

Tobacco Use Cessation

What is this study about?

This study, called 'Tobacco Cessation in Hospital Services', is looking into how hospitals can better support people who want to stop using tobacco. We all know that smoking and using other tobacco products can cause serious health problems. Even though there's a lot of information about this, many people who smoke haven't had a proper chat with their doctor or nurse about quitting in the last year.

We want to understand what's really happening on the ground—both from the point of view of patients and of the healthcare professionals like doctors and nurses who work in hospitals. There haven't been many recent studies that ask patients directly about their experiences with quitting support in hospitals, especially in places like France where this study is based. Most research so far has looked at private clinics or is quite old.

The main goal of this study is to get a clear picture of what people know, what they think, and what they actually do regarding stopping smoking within hospital services. By understanding both sides of the story – from patients and staff – we hope to identify better ways to help people successfully stop smoking.

Key takeaways

This study looks at hospital support for quitting tobacco.
It aims to get views from both patients and healthcare staff.
Participation involves completing a questionnaire.
No changes to your treatment or medication are needed.
Your input could help improve future smoking cessation services.
You can withdraw from the study at any time.

Who may be eligible?

To take part in this study as a patient, you must be 18 years old or older. You need to be a regular smoker, meaning you usually smoke at least one cigarette (or similar tobacco product) a day. We welcome everyone, no matter their gender, and your general health status doesn't stop you from joining. You'll also need to sign a form agreeing to participate.

However, you can't join if you've already stopped smoking (ex-smokers) or if you've never smoked. Also, if you have a legal guardian or if speaking and understanding the local language is difficult for you, you won't be able to take part.

Healthcare staff can also participate if they are 18 or over and work as a general practitioner, specialist, intern, or a 4th, 5th, or 6th-year dental student at a university hospital. Dental students from earlier years or practitioners who only work in private practice can't join.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Are you 18 years old or older?
Do you currently smoke at least one cigarette (or equivalent) a day?
Are you able to read and understand information in the local language?
Are you able to sign a form agreeing to take part?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you decide to take part in this study, you will be asked to complete a questionnaire. This questionnaire will ask about your knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding tobacco use and cessation. For patients, it will cover your experiences with smoking and any support you've received. For healthcare professionals, it will ask about your views and practices in helping patients stop smoking. There are no special visits, changes to your medication, or additional follow-up appointments required specifically for this study. The total duration of your involvement will be the time it takes to complete the questionnaire, which is usually quite short.

Potential risks and benefits

Taking part in this study involves very minimal risks. The main thing is that you might spend a short amount of time completing a questionnaire. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any point without giving a reason, and this won't affect your medical care in any way. The potential benefits include helping researchers understand how to improve support for people who want to stop smoking in hospitals, which could lead to better outcomes for many others in the future.

Locations (1)

CHU NICE
Verified postcode
Nice, France· Recruiting

Common questions

What is the main goal of this study?

The study aims to understand what patients and hospital staff know, think, and do about helping people stop smoking in hospitals.

Do I need to change my medication to join?

No, there are no changes to your medication or treatment required for this study.

How long will I need to be involved?

Your involvement will only be for the time it takes to complete a questionnaire, which usually isn't very long.

If I decide to join, can I change my mind later?

Yes, you can choose to leave the study at any time, for any reason, without it affecting your medical care.

Who is eligible to take part?

Regular smokers aged 18 and over, plus certain hospital healthcare staff, can take part. See the detailed eligibility for more info.

How to find out more

Sophie-Myriam DRIDI

dridi.s@chu-nice.fr 04 92 03 30 07 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.