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Attentional Training for Smoking Cessation
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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 assessed at baseline and endpoint visits (one week apart)
Awards & highlights
Study 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.Check my eligibility
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.See study design
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 belowSelect...
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 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ assessed at baseline and endpoint visits (one week apart)
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~assessed at baseline and endpoint visits (one week apart)
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Attentional Bias Scores
Brief Questionnaire of Smoking Urges (QSU-Brief)
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
229 Previous Clinical Trials
474,523 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Smoking
40 Patients Enrolled for Smoking
Boston UniversityLead Sponsor
454 Previous Clinical Trials
9,941,510 Total Patients Enrolled
Samantha Moshier, MAPrincipal InvestigatorBoston University
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am between 18 and 65 years old.I have been smoking regularly for at least a year, averaging 10 cigarettes a day.I am between 18 and 65 years old.You need to have an iPhone, iPod Touch, or a Google Android phone (like the Droid or Nexus One), or access to a personal computer with an Internet connection.I have been smoking regularly for at least a year, averaging 10 cigarettes a day.You are familiar with a computer keyboard and mouse.\n
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Active attention training condition
- Group 2: Control condition
Awards:
This trial has 0 awards, including:Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- 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
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Are there presently any open recruitment opportunities for this trial?
"From the clinicaltrials.gov entry, it appears that this trial has already concluded its recruitment process and is not actively looking for new participants. Initially posted on September 1st 2011 with a final update on October 22nd 2011, 64 other trials are available in order to participate in research studies."
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Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
Massachusetts
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Boston University
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
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