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Attentional Training for Smoking Cessation

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Samantha Moshier, MA
Research Sponsored by Boston University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Current regular smoker, as defined by self-reported use of at least 1 year and a current average of at least 10 cigarettes smoked per day
Age 18-65
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 5 years

Summary

This trial will examine whether a computerized attentional training procedure can reduce attentional bias towards smoking cues and reduce craving in regular cigarette smokers.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for regular smokers aged 18-65 who have been smoking at least 10 cigarettes daily for over a year. Participants must be familiar with using a computer or handheld device like an iPhone, iPod Touch, or Android phone and own one of these devices or have regular internet access.
What is being tested?
The study tests if attentional training can reduce the focus on smoking cues and cravings in smokers. It involves doing short exercises three times a day for a week using either a personal computer or handheld device, comparing active training to control conditions.
What are the potential side effects?
There are no direct side effects mentioned for this intervention as it's behavioral therapy involving attentional tasks rather than medication. However, participants may experience frustration or fatigue from frequent task engagement.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have been smoking regularly for at least a year, averaging 10 cigarettes a day.
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I am between 18 and 65 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 5 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 5 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Active attention training conditionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Control conditionPlacebo Group1 Intervention

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Harvard UniversityOTHER
233 Previous Clinical Trials
473,871 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Smoking
40 Patients Enrolled for Smoking
Boston UniversityLead Sponsor
478 Previous Clinical Trials
9,995,150 Total Patients Enrolled
Samantha Moshier, MAPrincipal InvestigatorBoston University

Media Library

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