Real-time telecounselling for quitting nicotine addiction
Real-time eCounselling for Nicotine Addiction: a Feasibility Study and Pilot RCT
This study is testing whether real-time telecounseling can help people quit smoking by providing them with weekly therapy sessions.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Overcome Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Leicester, Midlands) |
| Trial ID | NCT06544057 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to pilot an eHealth intervention using real-time telecounselling to help individuals with nicotine addiction. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an active treatment group, receiving six weekly sessions of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Motivational Interviewing (CBT-MI), or a control group that will only undergo screening and assessment. The study will evaluate the efficacy of the intervention in preventing increased nicotine consumption and enhancing readiness to quit, as well as its feasibility for larger-scale trials. Outcome measures will be compared pre and post-intervention to assess treatment effects.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-65 who smoke at least 5 cigarettes per day or are regular vapers and have a desire to quit.
Not a fit: Patients currently enrolled in another behavioral intervention program or those with significant cognitive impairment may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could provide a novel and effective approach for individuals seeking to quit nicotine.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using telecounselling is gaining traction, this specific intervention is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in similar studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age: 18-65 Years old 2. Self Reported smoking ≥ 5 cigarettes per day, or regular vaper of \> 0mg nicotine 3. Desire to quit nicotine consumption 4. Willing to set a quit date 5. Able to provide written informed consent to participate - Exclusion Criteria: 1. Enrolled in another behavioural intervention programme 2. Pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant. 3. Individuals currently experiencing a problematic relationship with alcohol or drugs 4. Documented Cognitive Impairment 5. Individuals with a PHQ-9 score of ≥ 14 or a GAD-7 score of \>12.
Where this trial is running
Leicester, Midlands
- Key contact — Leicester, Midlands, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Helen Hayward, BSc
- Email: operations_manager@overcome.org.uk
- Phone: 447423967654
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.