Smoking Tobacco and Drinking Study (NCT03163303) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
Smoking Tobacco and Drinking Study
United States179 participantsStarted 2017-12-18
Plain-language summary
This trial will test the efficacy of a 3-month intervention on Facebook targeting tobacco use and heavy episodic drinking against a 3-month Facebook intervention targeting tobacco use. Both groups will be offered a nicotine patch starter kit. The primary outcome is verified 7-day point prevalence abstinence from smoking at 3, 6, and 12 months.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 25 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* read English
* between 18 and 25 years of age
* indicate they use Facebook "most" (≥ 4) days per week
* have smoked ≥100 cigarettes in their lives and currently smoke at least 1 cigarette per day on 4 or more days of the week
* have had at least one heavy drinking episode (5+ for men, 4+ for women) in the past month.
Exclusion Criteria:
* do not read English
* are not between 18 and 25 years of age
* indicate they do not use Facebook "most" (≥ 4) days per week
* have not smoked ≥100 cigarettes in their lives and currently smoke at least 1 cigarette per day on 4 or more days of the week
* have not had at least one heavy drinking episode (5+ for men, 4+ for women) in the past month.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
Number of Participants With Reported 7-day Point Prevalence Abstinence at 3 Months
Timeframe: 3 months post baseline
2
Number of Participants With Reported 7-day Point Prevalence Abstinence at 6 Months
Timeframe: 6 months post baseline
3
Number of Participants With Reported 7-day Point Prevalence Abstinence at 12 Months