CompletedNot Applicable

Improving the Reach & Effectiveness of Smoking Cessation Services Targeted to Veterans Living With HIV

United States234 participantsStarted 2021-06-04

Plain-language summary

This project will compare the effectiveness of an HIV-specific comprehensive wellness intervention designed to have broad appeal to smokers living with HIV to the effectiveness of standard care services that include referral to the National VA Quitline and SmokefreeVET texting program. Participants in both arms will have access to pharmacotherapy available through their Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare providers.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * In care in the VA * HIV+ serostatus * Currently smoking 5+ cigarettes daily * Access to cell phone with text messaging capabilities * English speaking Exclusion Criteria: * Psychosis, dementia or significant cognitive impairment documented in the EHR * Documented or observed hearing or comprehension difficulties that would preclude participation in study telephone calls * Currently receiving cessation counseling or using an FDA approved treatment to quit smoking * Institutionalized/imprisoned * Pregnant

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?

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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

7-day point-prevalence abstinence (PPA)

Timeframe: 6 months post-randomization

Any 24-hour intentional quit attempt

Timeframe: 3 and 6 months postrandomization

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04505371

SponsorSeattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-03-31

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