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Smoking Cessation Program for Tobacco Use Disorder (PARQuit Trial)
PARQuit Trial Summary
This trial is testing a new smoking cessation program that uses a videogame, physical activity, and counseling for adults with mental illness.
PARQuit Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowPARQuit Trial Timeline
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- You have been smoking at least five cigarettes every day for the past six months.I am not using bupropion or any nicotine replacement therapies.You have already participated in the video game-based physical activity program in the past.You have been diagnosed with a serious mental illness (SMI).I have a condition that increases my risk of seizures.I am currently in a Progress Foundation treatment program and plan to stay for at least 12 weeks.I am able to understand and agree to the study's requirements.I am 18 years old or older.I am not using MAO inhibitors and haven't used them in the last 14 days.
- Group 1: game-based Physical Activity Group
- Group 2: Sedentary Videogame Group
- All Individual Drugs Already Approved - Therapies where all constituent drugs have already been approved are likely to have better-understood side effect profiles.
- Approved for 5 Other Conditions - This treatment demonstrated efficacy for 5 other conditions.
- Drug Has Already Been Approved - The FDA has already approved this drug, and is just seeking more data.
- Pivotal Trial - The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many participants have been accepted for this research project?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov confirms that the study is currently enrolling participants, which was initially posted on July 8th of 2019 and updated most recently August 9th 2022. The trial requires 120 enrollees at 1 medical centre to complete their protocol."
Is the Physical Activity Group, that utilizes gaming technology, sanctioned by the FDA?
"The safety rating of the game-based Physical Activity Group is assessed as a 3, which suggests that this phase 4 trial has been approved."
What advantages does the Game-Based Physical Activity Group offer individuals?
"Using an entertaining game-based physical activity approach, Seasonal Affective Disorder, smoking cessation and smoke exposure can all be effectively managed."
Are there any opportunities for people to get involved in this experiment?
"According to clinicaltrials.gov, the trial is still open for recruitment and was last amended on August 9th 2022 after its initial posting date of July 8th 2019."
Have any prior investigations investigated the effects of game-based Physical Activity Group?
"Presently, 31 clinical trials investigating the effects of game-based physical activity are taking place with 10 studies in their final stage. Most experiments for this topic can be found in New Haven, Connecticut; however, a total of 283 sites are conducting research related to this area."
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