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Tablet-Based Sustained Care for Smoking Cessation
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Led By Richard Brown, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by University of Texas at Austin
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1, 3, and 6 months after hospital discharge
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial is testing an intervention to help psychiatric patients quit smoking, with the goal to reduce tobacco-related cancers in Texas.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 who smoke at least 5 cigarettes a day when not hospitalized, can give informed consent, and are able to attend all study visits. It's not for those with dementia or severe cognitive issues, substance detox needs, no phone access or stable address, institutional discharge plans post-hospitalization, pregnancy/breastfeeding women, or those with health risks from nicotine patches.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The trial tests a tablet-based program designed to help people quit smoking after psychiatric hospitalization. It includes motivational counseling without the need for professional counselors and provides resources like quitline referrals and nicotine patches upon leaving the hospital.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects of the tablet-based intervention aren't mentioned since it's behavioral therapy rather than medication, potential side effects may relate to nicotine patch use which can include skin irritation where the patch is applied.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ first month following hospital discharge
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~first month following hospital discharge
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Smoking cessation
Secondary outcome measures
Number of quit attempts
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Tablet-based Sustained CareExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Intervention to support sustained smoking cessation.
Group II: Usual CareActive Control1 Intervention
Standard hospital care: : A brief (5-10 min.) tobacco education session from a hospital nurse, along with educational materials about quitting and a quitline brochure.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of Texas at AustinLead Sponsor
350 Previous Clinical Trials
80,734 Total Patients Enrolled
Ascension Seton Shoal CreekUNKNOWN
Cancer Prevention Research Institute of TexasOTHER
50 Previous Clinical Trials
98,188 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- My MMSE score is below 24, indicating cognitive concerns.I am over 18 and can give my consent.I do not have dementia or significant memory problems affecting my daily activities.I cannot use nicotine patches due to health reasons.I understand the study procedures and can give consent.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Tablet-based Sustained Care
- Group 2: Usual Care
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
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
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Is there currently an opportunity for individuals to become involved in the research?
"According to the information shared on clinicaltrials.gov, this trial concluded recruitment on December 21st 2022; nonetheless, there are 139 other trials actively seeking out participants at present."
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