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 range

18 Years – 75 Years

Sex

MALE

See this in plain English?

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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

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

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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