Financial incentives to help couples quit smoking
Randomized Controlled Trial of Dyadic Financial Incentive Treatments for Dual Smoker Couples: Evaluation of Efficacy, Mechanisms, and Cost Effectiveness (1R01CA276594-01A1)
PHASE2 · University of Oklahoma · NCT06296849
This study tests if giving financial rewards can help couples who both smoke to quit together more successfully than those who don’t get rewards.
Quick facts
| Phase | PHASE2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 900 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Oklahoma (other) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Athens, Georgia and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06296849 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of Financial Incentivized Treatments (FITs) for smoking cessation among dual-smoker couples, who are less likely to quit smoking. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a control group with no incentives, a group where one partner receives incentives, and a group where both partners receive incentives. The study will track participants over 12 months, providing quitting resources and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) tailored to their smoking habits. The research aims to evaluate not only the efficacy of these interventions but also their cost-effectiveness and mechanisms of change.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who smoke at least 5 cigarettes per day and are in a romantic relationship with another daily smoker.
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke or those who are not in a relationship with another smoker may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve smoking cessation rates among couples who smoke together.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that financial incentives can effectively increase quit rates, making this approach promising but still relatively novel in the context of dual-smoker couples.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 1\) age of 18+; 2) smoking of 5+ cigarettes/day; 3) relationship status of married to or living with a daily smoker of 5+ cigarettes who is also above the age of 18; and 4) romantic relationship duration of at least six months. Exclusion Criteria: * 1\) less than 8th grade capacity to read and write in English; 2) recent hospitalization (past 6 months) 3) psychosis risk; 4) regular (4+ days weekly) use of e-cigarettes; 5) Contra-indication for NRT (e.g., pregnancy, heart disease); 6) Marijuana use. Inclusion and exclusion criteria apply to both members of each couple; both members of each couple must be eligible for the target to enroll.
Where this trial is running
Athens, Georgia and 1 other locations
- University of Georgia — Athens, Georgia, United States (COMPLETED)
- University of Oklahoma Health Campus — Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Michelle R vanDellen, PhD — University of Oklahoma
- Study coordinator: Michelle R vanDellen, PhD
- Email: Michelle-vanDellen@ou.edu
- Phone: 762-499-4263
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: Smoking, Cigarette, smoking cessation, dual-smoker couples, behavioral economics, financial incentives