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Smoking Cessation CM for Veterans With or at Risk for Cancer
NCT06432985 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Tobacco use among US Veterans poses significant health problems and challenges to their overall well-being. The aim of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of a program called Contingency Management (CM) in helping Veterans quit smoking during lung cancer screening or cancer care at VA clinics. CM is a behavioral treatment that uses rewards to encourage smoking cessation when verified through biological testing. In the first year, the researchers will develop a mobile CM protocol based on feedback from Veterans and healthcare staff through focus groups. In the second year, they will conduct a pilot study to test the feasibility of the mobile CM program along with counseling and medication for 20 Veterans over a five-week period. The success of the pilot study will determine whether to proceed with a larger randomized controlled trial (RCT) in years three to six, comparing the efficacy of mobile CM with standard treatment. The project will take place at SFVA.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Focus Group
- BEHAVIORAL Contingency Management
- BEHAVIORAL Behavioral Counseling (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT)
- BEHAVIORAL TUD Treatment as Usual (TAU)
Study Locations (1)
California
- San Francisco VA Medical Center, San Francisco, CA — San Francisco
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 108 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-01-29 |
| Est. Completion | 2031-09-30 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06432985
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06432985 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 108 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,863 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Tobacco Use Disorder appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions — of which Focus Group is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06432985 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include California. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06432985 about?
NCT06432985 is a clinical study titled "Smoking Cessation CM for Veterans With or at Risk for Cancer". Tobacco use among US Veterans poses significant health problems and challenges to their overall well-being. The aim of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of a program called Contingency Management (CM) in helping Veterans quit smoking during lung cancer screening or cancer care at VA clin...
What is the current status of trial NCT06432985?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 108 participants. The study started on 2025-01-29. Estimated completion is 2031-09-30.
What conditions does trial NCT06432985 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Tobacco Use Disorder, Substance Use Disorder. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06432985?
The interventions under investigation include: Focus Group (BEHAVIORAL), Contingency Management (BEHAVIORAL), Behavioral Counseling (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT) (BEHAVIORAL), TUD Treatment as Usual (TAU) (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06432985?
This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,863 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT06432985 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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