512 Participants Needed

Smoke-Free Policy Support for Smoking Cessation

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NM
Overseen ByNarine Malcolm, MEd
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Columbia University
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This project seeks to determine the effectiveness of two types of interventions to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke in residential buildings. One intervention is geared toward all building residents (resident endorsement) and the other targets smokers (smoking reduction via relocation and reduction in personal smoking/cessation) with the goal of reducing personal smoking and secondhand smoke exposure.

Who Is on the Research Team?

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Diana Hernández, PhD

Principal Investigator

Associate Professor

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults over 18 living in certain NYCHA buildings in Manhattan and the Bronx, who are there at least 5 days a week and not moving within two years. Smokers and non-smokers can join but must not have severe health issues that affect consent or participation.

Inclusion Criteria

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I am either a smoker or a non-smoker living in an apartment.
I have smoked at least 5 days in the past month or quit smoking more than a year ago.
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Exclusion Criteria

Buildings in a borough that is not in Manhattan or the Bronx
The building is only for elderly people.
Buildings smaller than 50 units
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Participants receive interventions aimed at reducing personal smoking and secondhand smoke exposure through resident endorsement and smoking cessation/relocation programs.

12 months
Baseline (in-person), 3 months (phone), 12 months (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in smoking behavior and secondhand smoke exposure.

12 months
Baseline (in-person), 3 months (phone), 12 months (in-person)

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Reduction (relocation and reduction of personal smoking) and cessation
  • Relocation & Cessation
  • Resident Endorsement
Trial Overview The study tests two strategies to cut down secondhand smoke: one encourages all residents to support smoke-free policies (resident endorsement), while the other helps smokers reduce or quit smoking by changing where they smoke.
How Is the Trial Designed?
4Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Compliance through resident endorsementExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Compliance through reduction/cessation plus resident endorsement (combined)Experimental Treatment2 Interventions
Group III: Compliance through reduction (relocation and reduction of personal smoking) and cessationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group IV: Standard NYCHA approach (control)Active Control1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Columbia University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,529
Recruited
2,832,000+

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Collaborator

Trials
14,080
Recruited
41,180,000+
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