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Smoking Cessation Intervention Including Health Navigators to Address Unmet Social Needs of Parents Who Smoke

This study is looking into a new way to help parents who smoke and also face social difficulties, such as problems with housing or money. The main goal is to help parents stop smoking, which will protect their children from harmful second-hand smoke. It offers a special program called CanCEASE, alongside support from a 'Health Navigator'. This navigator helps parents tackle any social problems that might make it harder to quit smoking. The study wants to see if this combined approach works better than standard support. It will involve parents from children's clinics in and around Montreal, Canada.

At a glance

Status

Not yet recruiting

Phase

Sponsor

St. Justine's Hospital

Enrolment target

1,000

Start

01 Mar 2025

Estimated completion

01 Dec 2030

Smoking Cessation Tobacco Dependence

What is this study about?

This research is looking at better ways to help parents who smoke, especially if they are also dealing with other challenges in their lives, like not having a stable home, enough food, or a steady job. These challenges can make it much harder to stop smoking. The study's main aim is to help these parents quit, which in turn protects their children from breathing in smoke.

To do this, the study uses two types of support. One is a program called CanCEASE, which helps people stop smoking. The other is a 'Health Navigator' who works with parents to find solutions or provide support for their social needs. The researchers want to find out if this combined approach is more effective than just getting standard quitting advice.

Stopping smoking has huge benefits for your health and can greatly improve the health of your children, who are very sensitive to second-hand smoke. This study hopes to show that by tackling both smoking and social difficulties together, we can give parents the best chance to quit and create healthier environments for their families.

Key takeaways

New study to help parents who smoke and face social challenges.
Combines smoking cessation support with help for social needs.
Aims to protect children from second-hand smoke.
Takes place in children's clinics in Montreal, Canada.
Participation involves questionnaires and potential Health Navigator support.
You can leave the study at any time.

Who may be eligible?

This study is looking for parents or legal guardians who are 18 years or older. You must be bringing a child under 18 to a routine medical appointment at one of the participating clinics.

To join, you need to smoke and also be facing at least one social challenge. This could be things like difficulties with finding or keeping a job, stable housing, paying bills, affording food, transport, or childcare. You'll also need to be able to understand and answer questions in either French or English.

However, if you're at the clinic for an urgent medical issue, you wouldn't be able to participate. Also, if both parents in a household smoke, only one will be able to join the study, but smoking cessation information will be offered to both.

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 a parent or legal guardian (18 or older)?
Do you smoke?
Are you bringing a child (under 18) to a routine medical appointment?
Are you currently facing at least one social challenge (e.g., housing, job, food)?
Can you understand and answer questions in French or English?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you decide to take part, the study will last for 12 months. You will fill out questionnaires at the beginning, then again at 6 months and 12 months. Some participants will receive the CanCEASE smoking cessation program and support from a Health Navigator right away. This means you could meet with a Health Navigator at least twice, with the option for more sessions if needed. Other participants will receive standard care first, and then get the CanCEASE program after 12 months.

Potential risks and benefits

Taking part in this study could potentially help you quit smoking, which has significant health benefits for you and protects your children from second-hand smoke. The support from a Health Navigator might also help you address social challenges. There are no known physical risks from participating, but answering questionnaires and discussing personal circumstances might feel challenging for some. Remember, you can choose to leave the study at any time, for any reason, and this will not affect your usual medical care.

Locations (2)

Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital
Verified postcode
Montreal, Canada
Pediatric Clinic of the CHU Sainte-Justine
Verified postcode
Montreal, Canada

Common questions

What is a 'Health Navigator'?

A Health Navigator is someone who can help you find resources and support for social challenges like housing, jobs, or childcare, which can make it harder to stop smoking.

Will I have to pay to be in the study?

No, there are no costs for you to participate in this research study.

What if I can't speak French or English very well?

You need to be able to understand and complete questionnaires in either French or English to join this study.

What happens if I decide I don't want to be in the study anymore?

You can leave the study at any time without having to give a reason, and it won't affect your medical care.

How long will the study last for me?

If you participate, the study will involve questionnaires and support over a 12-month period.

How to find out more

Melissa Nicolosi, B.A.

melissa.nogueira.nicolosi.hsj@ssss.gouv.qc.ca 514 467-6535 Official trial record

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