Y-BTI + Text Messaging for Quitting Smoking
(UP2UTobacco Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to help 9th-grade students quit smoking by testing a Youth Brief Tobacco Intervention, a program designed to assist young people in quitting smoking. The researchers will adapt the program using student feedback to create effective messages and strategies. Students in selected physical education or health classes will either try the intervention or join a no-treatment group to determine if the program works better than doing nothing. The study seeks 9th graders interested in participating to help develop better ways to quit smoking. As an unphased trial, it offers students the opportunity to contribute to innovative strategies for quitting smoking.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What prior data suggests that this intervention is safe for youth?
Research shows that the Youth Brief Tobacco Intervention (Y-BTI) is based on a method effective for young adults aged 18 to 20 in reducing tobacco use. This approach has a strong track record. While evidence is still being gathered on Y-BTI's effectiveness for younger teens, similar programs for youth have not raised major safety concerns. Additionally, nicotine replacement therapy, often used in quitting smoking, has been found safe for teenagers.
Overall, similar programs for young people have not reported serious side effects. This supports the safety of Y-BTI as a method to help high school students stop smoking.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Youth Brief Tobacco Intervention (Y-BTI) because it combines traditional counseling techniques with modern technology to help young people quit smoking. Unlike most treatments that rely heavily on nicotine replacement therapies or prescription medications, Y-BTI focuses on behavioral change through brief interventions and personalized text messaging support. This innovative approach allows for real-time encouragement and accountability, which can be more engaging and accessible for youth. By leveraging technology in this way, the treatment has the potential to reach a wider audience and provide support right when individuals need it most.
What evidence suggests that this trial's treatments could be effective for quitting smoking?
Research has shown that short programs can help young people stop smoking. In past studies, 85% of participants found these programs useful for quitting. This trial will evaluate the Youth Brief Tobacco Intervention as one of the treatment arms. Group sessions have proven effective for individuals aged 18–20. Although direct evidence for 9th graders is limited, similar methods have succeeded with older teens. These programs are easy to implement in schools, offering a practical way to reduce smoking among teenagers.678910
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for 9th grade students enrolled in selected physical education or health classes. It aims to help them quit smoking, including traditional tobacco use and vaping. There are no specific exclusion criteria, so all students in these classes can participate.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Adaptation
Qualitative roundtable discussions with 9th grade students to adapt an existing young adult brief tobacco intervention for youth
Treatment
Evaluation of the UP2UTobacco intervention through a cluster randomized controlled trial
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for abstinence from tobacco products at the 6-month follow-up
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Automated Text Messaging
- Youth Brief Tobacco Intervention
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Virginia
Lead Sponsor
Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth
Collaborator