Effect of Helpers Program On-line Training on Smoking Relapse and Social Networks (NCT05641974) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Helpers Program On-line Training on Smoking Relapse and Social Networks
United States940 participantsStarted 2022-12-12
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of the Helpers Stay Quit training on abstinence over time of newly abstinent smokers, and on the interactions they have with their personal network related to smoking and smoking cessation.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 99 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years or older
* Abstinent from smoking for between 14 and 60 days
* Primary tobacco use is cigarettes
* Has access to Internet via computer or mobile device
* Self-described proficiency with English
* Willing and able to send/receive weekly text messages using personal mobile phone plan
* Will allow Quitline to share their client data with research team
* Willing to complete online surveys at baseline, 3-, 6-, 9- and 12 months
* Willing to self-collect dried blood spot and send back to research team
* If assigned to Helpers Stay Quit condition, willing to complete training within 14 days
* If selected, willing to participate in qualitative interview
* Willing to forego any other training for tobacco cessation intervention/support (i.e., to become a cessation counselor/facilitator or support person, e.g., 'quit buddy') for the duration of their study enrollment
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any prior exposure to Helpers training or other cessation training in the previous 2 years
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
7-day and 30-day abstinence from using combustible tobacco at 6 months post-randomization
Timeframe: Self-reported data collected at 6 months post-randomization
2
7-day and 30-day abstinence from using combustible tobacco at 12 months post-randomization
Timeframe: Self-reported data collected at 12 months post-randomization