Quit Smoking Studies
and Programs
Fewer than 5% of smokers who try to quit by themselves are successful,
but there are several smoking cessation programs and studies available
within Lifespan hospitals to give smokers the support they need.
Rhode Island Hospital
- Project Image: A study enrolling
teenagers who smoke at least 10 cigarettes per day. Researchers
are looking for biological clues to try to determine why the teenagers
are smoking and what keeps them from quitting. MRIs are used to
observe what is happening in the teenager's brain while they're
smoking. Smoking cessation counseling will be provided for those
who are ready to quit. For more information, call 401-793-8631.
The Miriam Hospital:
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The PAQS Project seeks smokers who are parents, grandparents, other relatives, etc. who spend a significant amount of time with the child for a program that may help children with asthma to breathe better or improve the overall well-being of healthy children as well as improve the caregiver's long-term health. For more information, call 1-866-401-PAQS (7277) or 401-793-8226.
- Sibling smoking study: A
study researching genetic risk factors of smoking within families.
Same-sex siblings that have each been smoking for more than 10
years may be eligible. For more information, call 401-793-8156.
- The Miriam Hospital's smoking cessation
program: A tailored program that identifies a participant's
level of "readiness" to quit and considers various treatment
options. Techniques for managing depression, anxiety and sadness
are taught, as well as behavior management strategies to deal
with the "triggers" that lead to smoking. Most people
complete the program in 6 to 10 sessions. For more information,
call the Health Connection at 401-793-8770.
- Commit to Quit: The Miriam Hospital in partnership with the YMCA is offering an exciting new 12-week research program, Commit to Quit. Based on proven strategies such as changing your habits, stress management and the nicotine patch, Commit to Quit is a group program available to women smokers between the ages of 18-65. If you are interested, call 401-793-8210.
- Quit for Health: A 10-week smoking cessation program based on proven strategies such as the nicotine patch, exercise and wellness to assist with quitting smoking. Female smokers who are generally healthy, not regular exercisers and between 18 and 65 years old may be eligible. The nicotine patch will be provided at no cost. For more information, call 401-793-8848.
Newport Hospital:
- QuitSmart!: A five-session
smoking cessation program, facilitated by a psychologist, that
encourages the use of the nicotine patch as well as Zyban in assisting
the individual to quit smoking. The program includes motivation,
coping strategies, stress reduction, relaxation techniques, relapse
prevention and maintenance. For more information or to enroll,
call 401-845-1592.
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