NCT00104481

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of group therapy for cigarette smoking cessation. The group meets for 8 sessions and includes education and group discussion about the effects of smoking and ways to cope with withdrawal symptoms and other challenges to maintaining abstinence. In one condition, the groups also learn techniques based on cognitive therapy, to help cope with negative feelings.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
240

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2005

Typical duration for phase_1

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2005

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 1, 2005

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 2, 2005

Completed
2.4 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 1, 2007

Completed
Last Updated

December 8, 2011

Status Verified

March 1, 2007

First QC Date

March 1, 2005

Last Update Submit

December 7, 2011

Conditions

Smoking

Keywords

cognitive behavior therapycopingsmoking cessationacceptanceexpectanciesquit smokingquitting smoking

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • cigarette smoking abstinence

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • cognitive coping skills

  • depressive symptoms

  • acceptance

  • distress tolerance

Interventions

cognitive behavior therapyBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Regular daily smokers interested in quitting

You may not qualify if:

  • Significant suicidal ideation

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

American University

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20016-8062, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Haaga DA, Thorndike FP, Friedman-Wheeler DG, Pearlman MY, Wernicke RA. Cognitive coping skills and depression vulnerability among cigarette smokers. Addict Behav. 2004 Aug;29(6):1109-22. doi: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2004.03.026.

    PMID: 15236811BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

SmokingSmoking Cessation

Interventions

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

BehaviorHealth Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior TherapyPsychotherapyBehavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Officials

  • David A Haaga, Ph.D.

    American University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 1, 2005

First Posted

March 2, 2005

Study Start

January 1, 2005

Study Completion

August 1, 2007

Last Updated

December 8, 2011

Record last verified: 2007-03

Locations

US(1)