A Study to See if Brief Education Specific to Smoking and Chronic Pain Will Encourage Participation in Smoking Abstinence Therapy

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine if a brief educational intervention about the connections between smoking and chronic pain will promote the participation in a smoking abstinence therapy program among smokers seeking treatment for chronic pain.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

Age greater than 18 years.
Chronic pain greater than 3 months duration
Smoke at least 10 cigarettes daily

Exclusion Criteria

Cancer-related pain
History of schizophrenia or other chronic psychotic disorder
History of a dementing illness
Use of other forms of tobacco including pipe, cigar, or chewing.
Current participation in a smoking abstinence program

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator William Hooten, M.D.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

William Hooten, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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