CompletedNot Applicable

The TackSHS Survey: a Pan-European Study on SHS

Italy11,902 participantsStarted 2016-12

Plain-language summary

Within the TackSHS project (H2020 project grant agreement No 681040), we will conduct a European cross-sectional study, aiming at i) estimating prevalence and investigating determinants of smoking, e-cigarette use and exposure to SHS and to e-cigarette aerosol; ii) analyzing the attitudes, perceptions and behaviours of the adult European population towards policies to limit SHS exposure; iii) comparing selected smoking-related data between TackSHS and a previously conducted pan-European survey; iv) assessing mortality and morbidity from selected respiratory and cardiovascular diseases attributable to SHS exposure among adults and children in Europe; v) quantifying the economic burden associated to the exposure to SHS and e-cigarette aerosol in Europe. Overall, approximately 12,000 individuals aged 15 years or over will be enrolled in 12 different European countries (BG, DE, ES, FR, GR, IE, IT, LV, PL, PT, RO, UK). Surveys will be representative of the country-specific population in terms of sex, age, and socio-economic characteristics.

Who can participate

Age range

15 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * individuals aged 15 years and over; * individuals resident of the 12 selected countries; * individuals able to understand and answer the questions of the questionnaire of the study in the country-specific language; * individuals who formally accept to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: No specific exclusion criteria are considered.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Prevalence of Daily Exposure to Secondhand Smoke (SHS) in Indoor Settings

Timeframe: Baseline

Prevalence of Exposure to Secondhand Aerosol (SHA) From Electronic Cigarettes

Timeframe: Baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02928536

SponsorMario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2018-10

Results submitted2019-10-28

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