Education program for quitting smoking
Investigation of the Effectiveness of Smoking Cessation Education in Patients Registered at a Community Mental Health Center: A Randomized Controlled Trial
NA · Erzurum Technical University · NCT06930547
This study is testing an education program to help people with mental health disorders who smoke to quit by providing support from nurses.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Erzurum Technical University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Erzurum, Erzurum) |
| Trial ID | NCT06930547 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This program focuses on educating individuals with mental health disorders about smoking cessation. It targets those who are registered with a community mental health center and are in remission, aiming to reduce the high smoking rates observed in this population. The intervention involves nurses who play a key role in supporting patients through the cessation process. Participants must be regular smokers and willing to engage in the program to receive support and resources for quitting.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old who are registered with a community mental health center and smoke at least one cigarette per day.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in the remission phase of their mental health condition or those who smoke less than one cigarette per day may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce smoking rates among individuals with mental health disorders, improving their overall health and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in smoking cessation programs tailored for individuals with mental health disorders, indicating that this approach is promising.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being registered with TRSM (Community Mental Health Center) * Being in the remission phase (the period after the patient's treatment is completed, with no observed active symptoms and improved insight) * Smoking at least one cigarette per day regularly * Being open to communication and collaboration * Being over the age of 18 * Volunteering to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Not being registered with TRSM (Community Mental Health Center) * Not being in the remission phase (presence of active symptoms or lack of improved insight) * Smoking less than one cigarette per day * Being unwilling or unable to communicate and collaborate effectively * Being under the age of 18 * Not volunteering or unwilling to participate in the study.
Where this trial is running
Erzurum, Erzurum
- Erzurum Community Mental Health Center — Erzurum, Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Zeynep ÖZTÜRK, PHD — Erzurum Technical University
- Study coordinator: Zeynep ÖZTÜRK, PHD
- Email: zeynepolcun6@gmail.com
- Phone: 90539-796-88-99
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Tobacco Use Disorder, Mental Disorders, Smoking Cessation