Early Withdrawal Exposure and Negative Affect Withdrawal (NAW) Regulation Training for Smoking Cessation

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM · Apr 9, 2019

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new approach to help people quit smoking, focusing on how to manage feelings of withdrawal and negative emotions associated with quitting. Smoking is a major health issue, causing many deaths each year, so finding effective ways to help people stop is very important. The researchers hope this new method will improve the success rates of current smoking cessation programs, benefiting public health.

To participate in the trial, you must be at least 18 years old, smoke at least five cigarettes a day, and have a desire to quit. You also need to reside in the Birmingham area and have access to a phone. If you join, you can expect support and guidance as you work towards quitting smoking, while helping researchers learn more about effective quitting strategies. Remember, this study is currently recruiting participants, so if you meet the criteria and are interested, it could be a great opportunity to get help while contributing to important research.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • at least 18 years of age
• • smoke at least 5 cigarettes per day
• • Expired breath carbon monoxide (CO) reading of at least five parts per million
• • report the intention to quit
• • reside in the Birmingham area with no plan to relocate outside of the area in the next 6 months
• • access to a telephone
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • inability to speak English
• • presence of a condition that contraindicates use of the nicotine patch
• • presence of conditions that might interfere with compliance with the protocol or greatly complicate treatment
• • any acutely life-threatening disease
• • concurrent participation in a formal treatment program for smoking cessation
• • current use of any pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation