RecruitingNot Applicable

PASCAL Feasibility Study

United States120 participantsStarted 2026-06-11

Plain-language summary

The goal of this randomized study is to assess if a conversational agent (or chatbot) that the investigators have developed to help with quitting smoking is acceptable to people trying to quit smoking and to also collect initial information regarding its effectiveness. In this study, some participants trying to quit smoking will be provided with this chatbot while other participants will not be

Who can participate

Age range

21 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Identify as Black or African American * Be at least 21 years of age * Meet a minimum smoking amount * Be willing to make a quit attempt in the next 30 days * Have a smartphone capable of downloading and running the study app * Be able to upload data from the app * Agree to receive text message reminders about study activities * Be a native English speaker * Reside in Minnesota. Exclusion Criteria: * Medicinal nicotine use would require careful monitoring by a healthcare professional * Medical condition or medication used likely to significantly interfere with study outcomes or to be significantly affected by changes in smoking behavior * Are pregnant or breastfeeding

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

Feasibility of trial procedures

Timeframe: 1 day

Feasibility of study procedures

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Health Information Technology Usability Evaluation Scale (Health-ITUES)

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07301151

SponsorUniversity of Minnesota

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-06-11

Contact for this trial

Sheena Study Coordinator

612-626-5981 gahmx008@umn.edu

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