Training to manage negative feelings to help quit smoking
Early Withdrawal Exposure and Negative Affect Withdrawal (NAW) Regulation Training for Smoking Cessation
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM · NIH-10653116
This study is testing a new way to help adult smokers who want to quit by teaching them how to handle tough feelings like anger and anxiety that can make it hard to stay smoke-free, and it’s looking for 400 people who smoke at least five cigarettes a day to join in.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (BIRMINGHAM, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10653116 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates a new approach to help smokers quit by focusing on managing negative feelings that often lead to relapse, such as anger and anxiety. Participants will receive training on how to regulate these negative emotions while also being exposed to situations that trigger withdrawal symptoms. The study will involve 400 adult smokers who smoke at least five cigarettes a day and are motivated to quit. By using a randomized design, the research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of this combined intervention in improving smoking cessation outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adult smokers aged 21 and older who smoke at least five cigarettes per day and are committed to quitting.
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke or those who are not interested in quitting smoking may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the chances of smokers quitting by providing them with tools to manage negative emotions associated with withdrawal.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing emotional regulation can enhance smoking cessation efforts, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
BIRMINGHAM, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM — BIRMINGHAM, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HENDRICKS, PETER S. — UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
- Study coordinator: HENDRICKS, PETER S.
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.