Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) and MedStar Health are conducting a study comparing two telephone-based methods of tobacco treatment for MedStar patients who have been referred for lung cancer screening.

GUMC and MedStar Health are pleased to offer this research study to help people quit or reduce their cigarette smoking. The study offers:

• free nicotine patches and lozenges 

• free coaching over the phone to create a plan that works for you  

• the opportunity to receive up to $100 in gift cards for participating

We understand how hard it is to stop smoking cigarettes. That is why we have created a research study that is for everyone.       You may...

• be considering quitting smoking cigarettes soon

• be uncertain about whether you are ready to quit smoking cigarettes

• not want to stop smoking and are willing to learn what might help you in the future

All participants receive expert support to create a plan that works for you.  

• Free nicotine patches and lozenges

• Coaching calls to help you quit or to make changes to your smoking

• Participation is completely over the phone, calls are scheduled at your convenience

• Up to $100 in gift cards: $25 each for completing three short phone surveys and $25 for completing a simple at-home breath test or saliva test to confirm your smoking status

• The study is easy to join and participate -- it will take a total of just 4 hours of your time, spread out over 6 months

Lung cancer screening can provide peace of mind and find lung cancer early when it is most treatable.  Another benefit of lung cancer screening is that it can give people the motivation to make progress toward quitting or reducing the amount they are smoking.  Combining this motivation with participation in the TEAL study provides the tools to help you reduce the amount you are smoking and/or to quit for good!

We understand how hard it is to quit smoking and are here to provide support and medications to help you succeed.  The most effective way to reduce your chance of getting lung cancer is to quit smoking.