Phone-based guided imagery program to help adults quit smoking
Testing the Efficacy of A Scalable, Telephone-Delivered, Guided Imagery Tobacco Cessation Intervention
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · NIH-11172576
A telephone program that uses guided imagery plus coaching and optional nicotine replacement to help adult smokers quit.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (TUCSON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11172576 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
You would get guided imagery sessions delivered by phone to teach relaxation, visualization, and coping skills that support quitting. The program pairs these sessions with quitline-style coaching and may offer nicotine replacement therapy when appropriate. Staff will check in with you over time to track smoking status and help prevent relapse. This remote approach aims to reach people who prefer phone-based or mind-body options instead of in-person counseling.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Adults aged 21 and older who currently smoke and want help quitting, especially those open to phone counseling or mind-body techniques.
Not a fit: People under 21, those unwilling or unable to use phone counseling, or individuals with medical reasons they cannot use nicotine replacement may not benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could provide a convenient, widely available way to increase long-term quit rates for smokers.
How similar studies have performed: Past studies show guided imagery and telephone quitlines can help people quit smoking, although phone-delivered guided imagery has been tested less often.
Where this research is happening
TUCSON, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA — TUCSON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: GORDON, JUDITH SARAH — UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
- Study coordinator: GORDON, JUDITH SARAH
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.