Discontinuation of Tobacco Dependence in Smoking Patients With Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head-neck District: Multicenter Prospective Observational Study (STOP-HNC)

May 26, 2025 updated by: Lorenzo Livi, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi

The primary objective of our study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a standardized clinical practice counseling strategy for promoting post-diagnosis smoking cessation among patients with SCCHN. Efficacy will be measured as the percentage of patients who succeed in sustained smoking cessation ("sustained quitters," see below) at 6+1 months after enrollment, i.e., after the initiation of anti-smoking counseling.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Cancer of Head and Neck

Intervention / Treatment

Other: Smoking counseling

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

200

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Name: PIERLUIGI PB BONOMO, MEDICAL DOCTOR
Phone Number: +390557947010
Email: bonomopierlu@gmail.com

Study Contact Backup

Name: LUCIA PAOLINI
Phone Number: +393393830695
Email: rt.datamanager@sbsc.unifi.it

Study Locations

Italy
- Firenze
  - Florence, Firenze, Italy, 51134
    - Azienda Ospedaliera Careggi
    - Contact:
      
      LORENZO LIVI
      
      Phone Number: +390557947019
      
      Email: lorenzo.livi@unifi.it
    - Sub-Investigator:
      
      Pierluigi Bonomo, MEDICAL DOCTOR

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

Adult
Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population will be patients with SCCHN who are active smokers, or have quit smoking for less than 30 days, at the time of initiation of the process (visits and instrumental examinations) that led to the cancer diagnosis

Description

Inclusion criteria.

Patients with SCCHN tumors of the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, larynx, nasopharynx, and paranasal sinuses.
Patients older than 18 years of age with SCCHN of these sites who are candidates for surgical/radiotherapy (RT)/radiochemotherapy (RTCT) treatment with curative intent (primary treatment).
Patients with SCCHN who are active smokers, or have quit smoking for less than 30 days, at the time of initiation of the process (visits and instrumental tests) that led to the diagnosis of cancer

Exclusion criteria

Patients with SCCHN cancer who have quit smoking for more than 30 days at the time of initiation of the diagnostic process.
Patients using only e-cigarettes at the time of initiation of the treatment process.
Patients with non-SCCHN cancer in recurrent metastatic stage and not eligible for curative purpose therapy.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Effectiveness of a standardized counseling strategy in clinical practice to promote smoking cessation Time Frame: 6+1 months from enrollment, i.e., initiation of anti-smoking counseling.	The primary objective of our study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a standardized clinical practice counseling strategy for promoting post-diagnosis smoking cessation among patients with SCCHN. Efficacy will be measured as the percentage of patients who succeed in sustained smoking cessation ("sustained quitters," see below) at 6+1 months after enrollment, i.e., after the initiation of anti-smoking counseling.	6+1 months from enrollment, i.e., initiation of anti-smoking counseling.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi

Investigators

Principal Investigator: LORENZO LL LIVI, MEDICAL DOCTOR, Aou Careggi

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

June 1, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2025

Study Completion (Estimated)

May 1, 2030

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 31, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 26, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

May 29, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)