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NCT number NCT03276780
Other study ID # F151019004
Secondary ID R34DA043346
Status Completed
Phase Phase 4
First received
Last updated
Start date May 3, 2018
Est. completion date October 31, 2020

Study information

Verified date May 2024
Source University of Alabama at Birmingham
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

To determine the preliminary impact on Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)adherence and examine the underlying mechanisms of action associated with adherence.


Description:

Adherence is a critical target for successful smoking cessation, with good adherence associated with a three-fold increase in cessation rates relative to poor adherence. Psychoeducational interventions focused on increasing adherence to NRT do not result in behavioral change (e.g., smoking cessation). Experiential approaches, such NRT sampling with practice quit attempts (PQAs), are based on learning theory models of behavioral change and have resulted in increased motivation, self-efficacy, adherence, and abstinence relative to psychoeducation or motivational interventions. However, nicotine sampling still relies of the participant using NRT outside of session, which may not occur. Providing an experiential intervention in which the NRT is sampled and any problems with NRT reframed during the session may provide a powerful learning experience that can increase in home sampling with PQAs and long-term adherence, ultimately increasing the likelihood of smoking cessation. This may be particularly relevant for low-income smokers who hold more negative views of NRT, have lower health literacy, and are less likely to use medication during cessation attempts.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Completed
Enrollment 80
Est. completion date October 31, 2020
Est. primary completion date May 31, 2020
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender All
Age group 18 Years and older
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria: a) 18 years or older; b) qualifying as low income (as defined by making <150% above the poverty line or <$22,260 as a single or <$45,570 for a family of four); c) Smoking at least 5 cigarettes per day (CPD) for the past year and a carbon monoxide (CO) level of less than 8 ppm to ensure daily smoking. This relatively low cutoff was chosen due to the expectation of enrolling a large >50% African-American who average <10 CPD compared to Whites who average ~15 CPD.; and d) English speaking. Exclusion Criteria: a) Living in a restricted environment (e.g., prison or jail facility, etc.); b) Pregnant or nursing (all women will be required to use an acceptable form of contraception); c) Currently enrolled in a smoking cessation treatment program, using NRT products, or prescribed bupropion or varenicline; d) Known allergy to any of the nicotine replacement products or sensitivity to adhesive used in nicotine patches; e) Trouble breathing, a pulmonary condition, or sinus problems; f) Within one month post-myocardial infarction or untreated severe angina; g) poor dentation or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems such as unable to use nicotine gum; h) Cognitive impairment or unstable psychiatric condition that interferes with the informed consent process (individuals stable on psychiatric medications will be included); or i) Daily or exclusive use of other tobacco products (e.g., electronic cigarettes, little cigars, etc.).

Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Intervention

Behavioral:
Counseling
Both groups receive smoking cessation counseling although one is focused on medication adherence and addressing barriers to adherence while the other is focused on standard behavioral strategies to quit smoking
Drug:
combination NRT
Both groups will receive combination NRT to help with smoking cessation

Locations

Country Name City State
United States University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham Alabama

Sponsors (2)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
University of Alabama at Birmingham National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Rate of Participant Retention Feasibility of the novel NRT intervention was measured by enrolling the targeted sample size of 80 participants. This outcome measure was also measured by the rate of retention of the participants from baseline to the last study visit after 4 months had passed. From baseline through 4 months
Primary Rate of Recruitment The acceptability of the novel NRT intervention was measured by calculating the rate of recruitment of study participants during the 56 weeks of active recruitment and intervention for this study. 56 weeks
Primary Rate of Enrollment The acceptability of the novel NRT intervention was measured by calculating the rate of enrollment of study participants during the 56 weeks of active recruitment and intervention for this study. 56 weeks
Primary Treatment Satisfaction Treatment satisfaction was measured using the Treatment Satisfaction Survey (TSS), a measure developed in the research lab (i.e. no standardized scoring). The measure included 10 questions about satisfaction with the study treatment that participants rated from 1 (not helpful) to 7 (very helpful). The minimum value for this scale was 10 and the maximum value for this scale was 70, with a total score of 70 indicating greater satisfaction with the study treatment and a score of 10 indicating no satisfaction with the study treatment. Higher scores on this measure indicated better outcomes for the participant since higher scores indicated more satisfaction with the study treatment. 5 weeks
Primary Treatment Satisfaction Treatment satisfaction was measured using the Treatment Satisfaction Survey (TSS), a measure developed in the research lab (i.e. no standardized scoring). The measure included 10 questions about satisfaction with the study treatment that participants rated from 1 (not helpful) to 7 (very helpful). The minimum value for this scale was 10 and the maximum value for this scale was 70, with a total score of 70 indicating greater satisfaction with the study treatment and a score of 10 indicating no satisfaction with the study treatment. Higher scores on this measure indicated better outcomes for the participant since higher scores indicated more satisfaction with the study treatment. 13 weeks
Primary Treatment Satisfaction Treatment satisfaction was measured using the Treatment Satisfaction Survey (TSS), a measure developed in the research lab (i.e. no standardized scoring). The measure included 10 questions about satisfaction with the study treatment that participants rated from 1 (not helpful) to 7 (very helpful). The minimum value for this scale was 10 and the maximum value for this scale was 70, with a total score of 70 indicating greater satisfaction with the study treatment and a score of 10 indicating no satisfaction with the study treatment. Higher scores on this measure indicated better outcomes for the participant since higher scores indicated more satisfaction with the study treatment. 4 months
Primary Treatment Expectancies at Baseline Treatment expectancies were measured using the Treatment Expectations questionnaire, a measure developed in the research lab (i.e. no standardized scoring). This measure included 8 items assessing how useful participants' believed the study treatment would be in helping them quit smoking. Participants rated items 1-5 on a scale from 1 (not at all helpful) to 7 (very much helpful). For items 1-3, participants chose which study treatment they would recommend the most to a friend (i.e. the nicotine patch, nicotine gum, nicotine inhaler, nicotine nasal spray, nicotine lozenge, or none), which study treatment they would recommend least to a friend, and overall, which study treatment they found to be the most useful. Only items 1-5 were analyzed for outcomes, with 35 as the maximum value and 5 as the minimum value. Higher scores indicated higher participant expectations for the study treatment and higher expectations for their treatment outcome. Assessed at baseline
Primary Treatment Credibility Treatment credibility was measured using the Credibility and Expectancy Questionnaire (CEQ), which is a standardized measure of treatment credibility and expectancy. CEQ scores were standardized, with the minimum score being -13.5 and the maximum score being 4.43. Higher scores indicated the participant believed the treatment was more credible and had higher expectations for their treatment outcome. 5 weeks
Primary Treatment Credibility Treatment credibility was measured using the Credibility and Expectancy Questionnaire (CEQ), which is a standardized measure of treatment credibility and expectancy. CEQ scores were standardized, with the minimum score being -13.5 and the maximum score being 4.43. High scores indicated the participant believed the treatment was more credible and had higher expectations for their treatment outcome. 13 weeks
Primary Treatment Credibility Treatment credibility was measured using the Credibility and Expectancy Questionnaire (CEQ), which is a standardized measure of treatment credibility and expectancy. CEQ scores were standardized, with the minimum score being -13.5 and the maximum score being 4.43. High scores indicated the participant believed the treatment was more credible and had higher expectations for their treatment outcome. 4 months
Primary Number of Participants With Medication Adherence at Week 6 Medication adherence was assessed through self reports from participants and confirmed with package counts by study staff. From baseline through 6 weeks
Primary Number of Participants With Medication Adherence at Week 9 Medication adherence was assessed through self reports from participants and confirmed with package counts by study staff. From baseline through 9 weeks
Primary Number of Participants With Medication Adherence at Week 13 Medication adherence was assessed through self reports from participants and confirmed with package counts by study staff. From baseline through 13 weeks
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