Helping homeless youth quit smoking
Development of a Contextually Tailored and Optimized Smoking Cessation Intervention for Homeless Youth
This study is trying to create a smoking cessation program specifically for homeless youth by understanding their reasons for smoking and quitting.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 298 (estimated) |
| Ages | 14 Years to 24 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Columbus, Ohio) |
| Trial ID | NCT06754215 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This trial focuses on developing a tailored smoking cessation intervention specifically for homeless youth by understanding their motivations for smoking and quitting. It employs a multiphase optimization strategy to create a theoretical framework and assess the feasibility of various intervention components. Participants will engage in interviews, surveys, and focus groups to inform the development of the program and evaluate its acceptability within homeless youth services.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are homeless youth who have smoked cigarettes at least some days in the past week.
Not a fit: Patients who do not meet the criteria for homelessness or who have not smoked in the past week may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve smoking cessation rates among homeless youth, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While smoking cessation interventions have been studied in various populations, this specific approach tailored for homeless youth is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Youth who report having smoked some or every day in the past week. * Youth who meet criteria for homelessness defined by the 2002 McKinney-Vento Act including those who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence; live in a welfare hotel, or place without regular sleeping accommodations; or live in a shared residence with other persons due to the loss of one's housing or economic hardship.
Where this trial is running
Columbus, Ohio
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center — Columbus, Ohio, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Julianna Nemeth — Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Email: OSUCCCClinicaltrials@osumc.edu
- Phone: 800-293-5066
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.