Investigating strategies to help smokers practice quitting tobacco.
A Mechanistic Test of Treatment Strategies to Foster Practice Quitting
['FUNDING_R01'] · RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-10894943
This study is looking at a new way to help smokers who aren't ready to quit for good by encouraging them to try short breaks from smoking, which might inspire them to eventually quit for good.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (CHICAGO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10894943 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research explores innovative treatment strategies aimed at helping smokers who are not ready to quit permanently. It focuses on a method called practice quitting, where individuals attempt to refrain from smoking for short periods without the pressure of committing to a permanent cessation. The study aims to understand how this approach can encourage smokers to eventually make a permanent quit attempt. By examining the mechanisms behind practice quitting, the research seeks to develop effective interventions for a broader range of smokers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adult smokers who are not currently interested in quitting but may benefit from short-term quitting attempts.
Not a fit: Patients who have already successfully quit smoking or those who are not smokers will not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide new strategies for smokers to gradually reduce their tobacco use and increase their chances of quitting permanently.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using practice quitting as a method to support smoking cessation, indicating that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
CHICAGO, UNITED STATES
- RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER — CHICAGO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MATHEW, AMANDA R — RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: MATHEW, AMANDA R
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Anxiety Disorders, Chronic Disease