Support for Veterans to Quit Smoking
Veteran Social Support Intervention for Enhancing Smoking Treatment Utilization and Cessation Pilot Project
NA · Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center · NCT04840108
This study is trying to see if getting support from friends or family can help Veterans quit smoking more effectively than going it alone.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 64 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center (fed) |
| Locations | 1 site (Minneapolis, Minnesota) |
| Trial ID | NCT04840108 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot project aims to assess the feasibility of recruiting Veteran smoker and support person dyads to prepare for a larger randomized trial focused on smoking cessation. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of social support interventions, including coaching and written materials, to enhance the use of evidence-based tobacco cessation treatments among Veterans. Given the higher prevalence of smoking among Veterans, this initiative seeks to address tobacco-related health disparities and improve cessation outcomes through social networks. The study will include both male and female Veteran smokers to ensure diverse representation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include Veterans aged 18 and older who are current tobacco users and can identify a support person willing to participate.
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke cigarettes or lack a support person to participate in the study may not benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this project could significantly improve smoking cessation rates among Veterans by leveraging social support.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using social support interventions for smoking cessation, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Veteran: Veteran has to be current tobacco user (past month) and and has smoked greater than 1 cigarette in the past 30 days, aged 18 years or older, cigarettes are the main tobacco product being used, are able to identify a support person to volunteer in the study with them who they have contact with (of any form) at least 3 times per week, and the Veteran has to have access to a smartphone or tablet device. * Support Person: Has to be 18 years or older, willing to participate in the study and support the Veteran smoker, and have access to any type of phone they are able to complete the screener and coaching intervention call with. Exclusion Criteria: * Veteran: Does not use cigarettes as may tobacco use, does not smoke, is younger than 18 years of age, does not have a support person to have participate with them in the study, does not have access to a smartphone or tablet device. * Support Person: Does not have access to a phone, is not willing to support the Veteran and participate in the study, or is younger than 18 years of age.
Where this trial is running
Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Minneapolis Veterans Administration Health Care System — Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Steven Fu, MD, MSCE — MinnepolisVAMC
- Study coordinator: Mariah C Branson, BA
- Email: mariah.branson@va.gov
- Phone: (612) 467-4920
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 Cessation, Smoking cessation, Support Person