CompletedNot Applicable

Dual Use Approach Bias Training for Nicotine Addiction

United States107 participantsStarted 2022-10-03

Plain-language summary

The present project will evaluate the initial efficacy of approach bias retraining among dual combustible cigarette (CC) and electronic cigarette (ECIG) users. The study employs a randomized controlled design to follow 90 experienced dual CC/ECIG users motivated to quit nicotine as they engage in a self-guided quit attempt following approach bias retraining.

Who can participate

Age range

18 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: * At least 18 years of age * At least 15 days of CC use for the previous month * ECIG use with nicotine at least 15 days for the previous month * Motivation to quit nicotine (BOTH CC and ECIG; ≥ 5 on a 0-10 scale) * Ability to speak and read English fluently * Not have decreased number of cigarettes by more than half in the past month * Own an android smartphone (for EMA). Exclusion Criteria: * Current psychotherapy or pharmacotherapy for mental illness or addiction * Current use of nicotine replacement therapy, Zyban, or Chantix * Limited mental capacity or inability to provide informed consent * Insufficient command of the English language (\>6th grade English literacy level required)

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

Biochemically-Verified Point Prevalence Abstinence

Timeframe: Week 9 of participation

Prolonged Abstinence

Timeframe: Week 9 of participation

Lapse

Timeframe: Week 9 of participation

Nicotine Relapse

Timeframe: Week 9 of participation

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05306158

SponsorUniversity of Houston

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-09-30

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.