Contingency Management to Promote Smoking Abstinence in Cancer Patients

Date Added
May 29th, 2020
PRO Number
Pro00099446
Researcher
Benjamin Toll

List of Studies


Keywords
Cancer, Smoking
Summary

This is a smoking cessation treatment study. Patients who have a cancer or a suspected cancer who will undergo surgical removal of their cancer are eligible to participate in this study. A novel smoking cessation treatment will be provided to half of the participants in the study. All study participants will receive standard smoking cessation therapy including counseling and the nicotine patch.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Rachel Christian
843-737-1516
chrisrac@musc.edu

Pediatrics Biorepository for Gastroenterology Clinical Research

Date Added
March 7th, 2023
PRO Number
Pro00126239
Researcher
Benjamin Kuhn

List of Studies

Keywords
Digestive System, Esophagus, Inflammation
Summary

This proposal is to contribute to data registry and sample bank called Pediatrics Biorepository for Gastroenterology Clinical Research. Samples collected in this study may be used for future research which plan to advance the state of science in the hopes to develop novel diagnostic approaches and identify therapeutic targets.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Benjamin Kuhn
(843) 876-0444
kuhnbe@musc.edu

A randomized, controlled trial of varenicline for e-cigarette cessation

Date Added
May 9th, 2025
PRO Number
Pro00142969
Researcher
Benjamin Toll

List of Studies


Keywords
Drug Studies, Substance Use
Summary

This is a smoking cessation study which is examining varenicline for use in reducing or quitting e-cigarettes. Half of the participants will receive a placebo pill and half will receive varenicline. All participants will be asked to complete daily, brief REDCap EMA diaries (to report e-cigarette use, other tobacco use, and record videos of medication taking) and attend research visits every 3 weeks (i.e., weeks 3, 6, 9, 12) to complete additional assessments and receive compensation for doing so.

Institution
MUSC
Recruitment Contact
Rachel Christian
(843)737-1516
chrisrac@musc.edu



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