Healthy Family Project: Tobacco Use and Smoke Exposure in Asian American Communities (NCT07049757) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Healthy Family Project: Tobacco Use and Smoke Exposure in Asian American Communities
United States760 participantsStarted 2026-03-23
Plain-language summary
This study evaluates whether the Smokefree Family Living (SFL) intervention improves quit rates (smoking cessation) and exposure to tobacco contamination that stays in items such as, carpets, walls, and furniture, even after the smoke has cleared (third-hand smoke (THS)) among Chinese American smokers and their non-smoking household members. Smoking remains high among Chinese American males with limited ability to speak English. This causes the non-smoking household members to be exposed to THS, which contains many of the same harmful components as smoking and becomes more toxic as it ages. SFL is tailored for Chinese Americans and combines the contents of the Quit Smoking for a Healthy Family (QS) intervention with additional THS education and cleaning strategies. QS focuses on smoking cessation through educational sessions and support. THS education and cleaning strategies provide information on THS and how to clean the home for THS. SFL may help Chinese American smokers and their non-smoking household members learn about the importance of quitting and the dangers of THS, this may improve smoking cessation and reduce THS exposure
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Must be 18 years of age or older.
. Must self-identify as Chinese or of Chinese descent (ethnic or cultural identification, not national origin).
. Must be able to understand in spoken Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) or English.
. Able to attend educational sessions in person or via video conferencing.
. Ability to understand and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.
. Have a mobile phone that can receive Short Message Service (SMS) text messages, or an email address and a phone number where they can be reached by the study team.
. Must have experience or interest in community outreach and education.
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.
1This trial focuses specifically on Asian American communities — does my background and cultural context make this a potentially good fit to discuss with you, and are there language or cultural support components I should ask the study team about?
2The main thing this study is measuring is whether participants have quit smoking at 6 months — what does that tell us about how this trial is designed, and how does it compare to what you'd recommend for my smoking cessation care right now?
3Since this trial is listed as 'Phase NA,' it seems to be more of a behavioral or community health study rather than a drug trial — can you help me understand what kind of intervention I'd actually be participating in and what commitment that would involve?
4Given that the trial also looks at secondhand smoke exposure, not just the smoker themselves, is this something that might be relevant for other members of my household, and should we be thinking about this as a family decision?
5Are there established smoking cessation programs or medications you'd recommend I try first, and how does participating in a research study like this fit alongside or instead of those standard options?
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
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Proportion of participants who have quit smoking at 6 months
. Must demonstrate proficiency in language (Cantonese and/or Mandarin or English) sufficient to deliver study materials and interact with participants.
Exclusion criteria
. Currently participating in another smoking cessation program.
. Non-residents of California.
. Participants unwilling to provide follow-up contact for assessments at 6 and 12 months.
. Lack of willingness or ability to complete training or deliver intervention sessions as required by the study protocol.
. Inability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism during interactions with study participants.
. Active participation in conflicting research studies or programs.