EQQUAL-NM for the Promotion of Smoking Cessation in Sexual and Gender Minority Young Adults in Ne… (NCT06386432) | Clinical Trial Compass
WithdrawnNot Applicable
EQQUAL-NM for the Promotion of Smoking Cessation in Sexual and Gender Minority Young Adults in New Mexico
Stopped: Study never opened to accrual and will not proceed due to lack of funding.
United States0Started 2025-12-01
Plain-language summary
This clinical trial assesses the acceptability and efficacy of Empowered, Queer, Quitting, and Living--New Mexico (EQQUAL-NM), a smoking cessation intervention for sexual and gender minority young adults in New Mexico. Smoking prevalence among sexual and gender minority (SGM) adults in New Mexico is more than twice as high as non-SGM adults. Helping young adult tobacco users to quit is critical, yet there have been few efforts to develop tailored treatments specifically for this population. EQQUAL-NM is a digital smoking cessation intervention designed specifically for SGM young adult smokers in New Mexico and may help them quit smoking.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 30 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Self-identify being between 18 and 30 years of age
* Self-identify as a sexual and/or gender minority (i.e., a sexual orientation other than straight and/or gender that doesn't match sex assigned at birth)
* Currently reside in New Mexico, with a New Mexico mailing address, and anticipate remaining in New Mexico for the duration of the study (3 months)
* Self-report smoking at least 1 cigarette per week in the 30 days prior to screening
* Own an Android phone or iPhone
* Have at least weekly internet access for the next three months
* Willing and able to stream audio and video for this study
* Current use of a personal email account
* Current use of text messaging
* Interested in participating in the study for themselves (versus \[vs\] someone else)
* Self-report that they have not participated in one of Fred Hutch's/NMSU's prior smoking cessation studies
* Understand and agree to the conditions of compensation
* Currently not incarcerated
* Participants must be willing to use the assigned intervention program, complete the study assessments, and agree to the online consent form in English
Exclusion Criteria:
* Current use of other tobacco cessation treatments at the time of screening, including pharmacotherapy or behavioral support (but initiating these treatments during the study is allowed)
* Member of the same household as another research participant
* Previous use of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) QuitGuide app
* Google voice number as sole…
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.
1I saw a trial called EQQUAL-NM focused on smoking cessation for sexual and gender minority young adults in New Mexico, but its status shows as 'Withdrawn' — can you tell me what that means and whether there are any similar active studies we should look into instead?
2Since this trial was measuring things like app logins and participant satisfaction rather than health outcomes like cancer rates or quit rates, does that mean it was still in very early stages of figuring out whether the approach even works, and how would that affect my decision-making?
3Because this trial was specifically designed for sexual and gender minority young adults in New Mexico, would I even have been a candidate, and are there other smoking cessation programs tailored to my specific background or community that are currently enrolling?
4Given that quitting smoking is a priority for reducing cancer risk, what proven smoking cessation options — like counseling, medications, or FDA-approved apps — are available to me right now while this trial is no longer an option?
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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.