CompletedNot Applicable

Translational Research Center in Lung Cancer Disparities (TRACER) Project 2

United States95 participantsStarted 2024-01-31

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to examine racial differences in smoking behaviors and stress responses between African American and white male smokers.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 75 Years

SexMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * African American and white males * Between the ages of 18-75 years old * Smoke at least 5 to 10 cigarettes per day Exclusion Criteria: * Smokers who have a serious cognitive disorder * Have a personal history of lung cancer * Personal history of usage of illicit drug and alcohol abuse * Enrollment in a smoking cessation treatment program during the past 6 months * Current use of a nicotine replacement therapy * Have any positive responses on the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) screener

What they're measuring

Examining racial differences in acute stress responses

Timeframe: Within 1 month following baseline

Examining changes in daily cortisol patterns according to race

Timeframe: Baseline, 4- and 8 weeks post Trier Social Stress Test laboratory visit

Examine changes in stress responses and smoking behaviors as it relates to social determinant factors

Timeframe: Baseline, 4- and 8-weeks post Trier Social Stress Test laboratory visit

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05490251

SponsorVirginia Commonwealth University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-08-31

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