Nicotine and Tobacco Message Framing to Change Smoking Behavior in Diverse Groups of Young Adult Smokers

Launched by OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER · Oct 15, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how different ways of presenting information about tobacco use can help young adult smokers change their smoking habits. Specifically, it focuses on LGBTQ+ individuals aged 18 to 35 who currently use nicotine or tobacco products, like traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes. The researchers want to see if using culturally relevant messages that highlight the risks of using multiple tobacco products can encourage these young adults to quit smoking or reduce their tobacco use.

To participate in the study, you need to be between 18 and 35 years old, identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, and be fluent in English. You must also currently use e-cigarettes, regular cigarettes, or both. Participants should live in the U.S., have a mobile phone that can send and receive text messages, and have internet access for virtual meetings. If you join the study, you'll receive tailored messages about the risks of tobacco use, and your experience may help improve support for others trying to quit smoking in the future.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 18-35 years old
• • Self-identify as LGBTQ+
• • Able to speak English fluently
• • An ever user of ENDS and combustible tobacco who currently use ENDS, combustible cigarettes, or both ENDS and combustible cigarettes
• • Currently reside in the United States (US)
• • Have a mobile phone through a U.S. carrier with MMS messaging and can send and receive text messages for study participation
• • Access to the internet with Zoom capabilities
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Have a landline or Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) phone number