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SmokefreeSGM, A Text-based Smoking Cessation Feasibility Trial for Sexual and Gender Minority Groups

Launched by THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER, HOUSTON · Dec 1, 2022

Trial Information

Current as of July 04, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (Lgbtq)

ClinConnect Summary

No description provided

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Self-identify as an LGBTQ+ individual
  • Currently live in Texas
  • Have smoked at least 100 cigarettes in their lifetime, smoke every day, and smoke greater than or equal to 5 cigarettes a day
  • Are willing to quit smoking in the next 15 days
  • Have a cell phone number with an unlimited short message service (SMS) plan
  • Have a positive cotinine saliva test to indicate their smoking status
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Have a prepaid cell phone plan (pay-as-you-go plan)
  • Have a cell phone number that does not work and/or is registered to someone else
  • Have inadequate equipment/devices (i.e., webcam, speakers, mic) for participating in telehealth sessions via Microsoft Teams, Webex, or Zoom AND cannot meet in-person
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding persons (nicotine patches are not generally recommended to this groups since nicotine can affect fetal and neonatal brain development)
  • Contraindication for nicotine patches. Absolute contraindications include: severe eczema or serious skin conditions, allergy to nicotine patches, pregnancy, breastfeeding, heart attack in the past 2 months, ongoing angina, peptic ulcer disease, arrhythmia, or uncontrolled blood pressure. Potential contraindications include: stroke in the past 6 months, insulin therapy, and a current diagnosis of liver, kidney, or heart disease. Study participants reporting a potential contraindication will require approval from their primary care provider and/or other treating physician (e.g., psychiatrist) to use nicotine patches. If the request is denied or not returned in 2 weeks, potential study participants will be excluded from the study.
  • Current use of tobacco cessation medications
  • Enrollment in another smoking cessation study
  • Non-English speakers

About The University Of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is a leading academic institution dedicated to advancing health through education, research, and clinical practice. As a prominent sponsor of clinical trials, UTHealth leverages its extensive resources and expertise in biomedical research to facilitate innovative studies aimed at improving patient outcomes. The institution is committed to fostering a collaborative environment that promotes scientific discovery and the translation of research findings into effective healthcare solutions, all while adhering to the highest ethical standards and regulatory guidelines. With a multidisciplinary approach, UTHealth plays a critical role in addressing complex health challenges and enhancing the quality of life in diverse communities.

Locations

Houston, Texas, United States

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Irene Tami-Maury, DMD,MSc,DrPH-NHSN

Principal Investigator

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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