Virtual tobacco cessation program for community residents
C-Raven: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) of an Avatar-delivered Computerized Intervention for Tobacco Cessation With Community Health Worker Linkage to Lung Cancer Screening in Baltimore City
This study is testing a virtual program that uses an avatar and community health workers to help people in low-income housing quit smoking.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 4 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Johns Hopkins University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Baltimore, Maryland) |
| Trial ID | NCT06545669 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot study evaluates a computerized intervention for tobacco cessation delivered by an avatar, combined with support from community health workers, in low-income housing units in Baltimore. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive the intervention or be placed on a waitlist control. The study will assess feasibility of recruitment, engagement, and short-term smoking cessation outcomes over a six-month period, with qualitative interviews conducted at three months to gather insights on the intervention's acceptability. The goal is to refine the intervention based on participant feedback and experiences.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are English-speaking individuals aged 50 or older who currently use tobacco and are considering quitting.
Not a fit: Patients currently using pharmacological treatments for tobacco cessation or engaged in formal cessation programs may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve smoking cessation rates among low-income individuals living in public housing.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using technology and community support for tobacco cessation, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 50 or older Current tobacco use with \>100 cigarettes smoked in their lifetime * English speaking (intervention currently in English only and housing units are in largely English-speaking neighborhoods) * Considering smoking cessation * Planning to remain in current housing unit for 9 months Exclusion Criteria: * Current use of pharmacological treatment for tobacco cessation * Contraindication to nicotine replacement therapy * Current engagement in formal smoking cessation program * Major cognitive or psychiatric impairment * Severe hearing impairment * Investigator discretion
Where this trial is running
Baltimore, Maryland
- Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine — Baltimore, Maryland, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Alejandra Ellison-Barnes, MD — Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Alejandra Ellison-Barnes, MD
- Email: aelliso6@jhmi.edu
- Phone: 410-614-1135
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.