Creating smoke-free homes in Spain
Official title: Effectiveness of an Evidence-based Intervention to Promote Smoke-free Homes: a Randomised Controlled Trial
Run by Institut Català d'Oncologia · NCT06932276 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a program to help families in Barcelona create smoke-free homes to protect children from secondhand smoke.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 408 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Institut Català d'Oncologia Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Barcelona, Catalonia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 2, 2024 |
| Main results expected | January 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | January 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 22, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06932276 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are families with children under 18 years old where at least one adult is a smoker and allows smoking in the home.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not have children or do not live with a smoker will not benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This intervention aims to reduce secondhand tobacco smoke exposure in homes by implementing an evidence-based program designed for families with children. The study utilizes a cluster randomized controlled trial design, enrolling 416 participants from households in the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona, where at least one adult smokes and smoking is permitted indoors. The intervention follows a structured five-step approach to encourage families to establish smoke-free environments. Participants are recruited through local student family associations, ensuring a community-focused approach to public health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce secondhand smoke exposure among children, leading to improved health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown success with similar smoke-free home interventions, indicating a promising approach to reducing secondhand smoke exposure.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (18 years or older) * Live in a household with at least one minor (younger than 18 years old) * Live in a household with at least one person who smokes * Smoking is allowed at home (always or sometimes; everywhere or in some specific places, including balconies or terraces). * Speak and understand Catalan or Spanish. Exclusion Criteria: * N/A
Where it's running
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Catalan Institute of Oncology
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Esteve Fernández, MD, PhD — Catalan Insititute of Oncology
- Study coordinator: Olena Tigova, MPH, PhD Candidate
- Email: otigova@iconcologia.net
- Phone: 0034932607345
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.