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Microaggression Impact Assessment for Smoking Behavior

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Recruiting
Led By Brooke Y Kauffman, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by University of Houston
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Being 18 years of age or older
Current regular (daily) cigarette smoking for >= 1 year
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up during the smoking as usual visit and smoking deprivation visit (visits are randomly ordered, counterbalanced separated by ~14 days)
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial examines the correlation between microaggressions and smoking habits, withdrawal symptoms, and cravings. It also investigates whether smoking deprivation affects the relationship between microaggressions and these aspects of smoking behavior.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for Hispanic or Latino adults who smoke at least 5 cigarettes a day, have been smoking regularly for over a year, and have experienced microaggressions in the past 6 months. Participants must be at least 18 years old and able to give informed consent. Those with active suicidal thoughts cannot join.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study investigates how experiencing microaggressions might affect smoking behavior, withdrawal symptoms, and cravings among Latinx smokers. It also looks into whether not smoking for a while changes these effects.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves psychological tasks rather than medical interventions, traditional side effects like those seen with medications are not expected. However, participants may experience stress or discomfort when recalling experiences of racial discrimination.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 18 years old or older.
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You have been smoking cigarettes every day for at least one year.
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You identify yourself as Hispanic or Latino.
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I have experienced at least one microaggression in the last 6 months.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~during the smoking as usual visit and smoking deprivation visit (visits are randomly ordered, counterbalanced separated by ~14 days)
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and during the smoking as usual visit and smoking deprivation visit (visits are randomly ordered, counterbalanced separated by ~14 days) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Smoking Behaviors
Smoking Lapse Behaviors
Subjective Withdrawal
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Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Smoking as UsualExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Smoking as usual prior to experimental visit.
Group II: Smoking DeprivationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
16 hours of smoking abstinence prior to experimental visit.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of HoustonLead Sponsor
147 Previous Clinical Trials
47,388 Total Patients Enrolled
5 Trials studying Smoking
474 Patients Enrolled for Smoking
Brooke Y Kauffman, Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorUniversity of Houston

Media Library

Smoking as Usual Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05490927 — N/A
Smoking Research Study Groups: Smoking as Usual, Smoking Deprivation
Smoking Clinical Trial 2023: Smoking as Usual Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05490927 — N/A
Smoking as Usual 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05490927 — N/A
Smoking Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT05490927 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are there opportunities available to participate in the trial?

"Per the information available on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial is actively searching for eligible participants. It was first posted to the website on October 13th 2022 and has seen its most recent update also occur that day."

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To what extent is enrollment open to participants in this investigation?

"Affirmative. The information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov suggests that this research project, which was initially posted on October 13th 2022, is open for recruitment at present. A total of 90 patients need to be recruited from 1 medical facility."

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
New Mexico
Florida
Texas
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
RESTORE Laboratory: Research on Emotion, Substance Treatment Outcomes, and Racial Equity
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Did not meet criteria
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
3+
1
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What questions have other patients asked about this trial?

Just length and payment? How long is the process ? Where exactly are you located?
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
How long do screening tests take? How long and how many visits are required?
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments

Why did patients apply to this trial?

I am ready to quit. Wanting to stop smoking. Need the money n kill time. I would like to quit smoking.
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
I need help to quit smoking.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments

How responsive is this trial?

Most responsive sites:
  1. RESTORE Laboratory: Research on Emotion, Substance Treatment Outcomes, and Racial Equity: < 24 hours
Average response time
  • < 2 Days
Typically responds via
Phone Call
Email
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Ethnic Microaggressions and Smoking Behaviors Among Latinx Adults
Brooke Kauffman 2022. "Ethnic Microaggressions and Smoking Behaviors Among Latinx Adults". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05490927.
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