Peri-procedural Smoking Cessation Program in Patients With Chronic Pain

Implementation of a Peri-procedural Smoking Cessation Program in Patients With Chronic Pain Undergoing Interventional Pain Management Procedures

This single arm study will assess whether smoking cessation counseling offered to chronic pain patients is effective in reducing pain and cigarette use.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Chronic Pain of 3 months or greater
• Scheduled for interventional pain procedure

Exclusion Criteria:

• Cancer related pain
• Current participation in smoking abstinence program
• History of schizophrenia or other pyschotic disorder
• History of dementing illness
• Pregnant patients
• Diagnosis of depression or anxiety