Food Delivery + Smoking Cessation Counseling for Tobacco Addiction
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The long-term goal of FRESH Delivers is to fill a critical gap in knowledge on the role of a home-based food delivery social intervention in the elimination of tobacco-caused cancer health disparities. The central hypothesis is that smokers who receive real-time video-based motivational counseling and home-based food deliveries will have greater cotinine-verified 7-day point prevalence abstinence than those who receive real-time video-based motivational counseling alone or home food delivery alone. The rationale for this approach is that studies show increased odds of smoking cessation with increasing food security.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Food Delivery + Smoking Cessation Counseling for Tobacco Addiction?
Research shows that home food delivery can improve household food environments and nutritional status, which may support healthier lifestyle changes. Additionally, smoking cessation counseling is a well-established method to help people quit smoking. Combining these approaches could potentially enhance overall health and support quitting smoking.12345
Is the combination of food delivery and smoking cessation counseling safe for humans?
The studies suggest that smoking cessation counseling, including telephone quitlines and in-person coaching, is generally safe and effective. The combination of food assistance and smoking cessation interventions has been tested in food pantry settings without reported safety concerns, indicating it is likely safe for humans.678910
How is the Food Delivery + Smoking Cessation Counseling treatment different from other smoking cessation treatments?
Research Team
Pebbles Fagan, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Arkansas
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for regular smokers aged 21-75 living in Desha, Phillips, Chicot, or Lee Counties who are interested in quitting. Participants must have smoked for at least a year and be willing to use study-provided tech for communication and COVID-19 symptom reporting. They need an active phone, home address, email, and speak English.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive real-time video-based motivational counseling and/or home-based food delivery
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for smoking cessation and changes in nicotine dependence
Extension
Participants may continue to receive interventions to maintain smoking cessation
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Food delivery
- Smoking cessation counseling
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Arkansas
Lead Sponsor