Examining the link between microaggressions and smoking behaviors in Latinx adults
Latinx Smokers: Evaluating Ethnic Microaggressions on Smoking Behavior and Relapse
This study is trying to see how experiences of microaggressions affect smoking habits and cravings in Latinx adults who smoke every day.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Houston Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Houston, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT05490927 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how experiences of microaggressions affect various aspects of smoking behavior, including withdrawal symptoms and cravings, among Latinx adults who smoke daily. Participants will undergo two experimental sessions: one where they abstain from smoking for 16 hours and another where they smoke as usual. The study aims to understand the relationship between microaggressions and smoking lapses, utilizing a novel multi-modal approach to assess these dynamics. By analyzing the impact of smoking deprivation, the research seeks to uncover potential moderating effects on smoking behavior.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adult Latinx individuals who smoke daily and have experienced microaggressions in the past six months.
Not a fit: Patients who are not daily smokers, do not identify as Hispanic or Latino, or have current psychotic symptoms or active suicidality may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to targeted interventions that help Latinx smokers manage their smoking behaviors more effectively in the context of discrimination.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific focus on microaggressions and smoking behaviors in Latinx adults is novel, related studies have explored the impact of discrimination on health behaviors, indicating potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being 18 years of age or older * Current regular (daily) cigarette smoking for \>= 1 year * Current smoking \>= 5 cig/day and biochemically confirmed via carbon monoxide (CO) analysis * Being self-identified as Hispanic or Latino * Able to provide written, informed consent * Endorsement of at least one microaggression experience over the past 6-months Exclusion Criteria: * Endorsement of current psychotic symptoms * Active suicidality * Currently pregnant
Where this trial is running
Houston, Texas
- RESTORE Laboratory: Research on Emotion, Substance Treatment Outcomes, and Racial Equity — Houston, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Brooke Y Kauffman, Ph.D. — University of Houston
- Study coordinator: Brooke Y Kauffman, Ph.D.
- Email: bkauffma@central.uh.edu
- Phone: (713) 743-8056
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.