Examining a Smoking Cessation Program: The Impact of a Modified Motivational Interviewing Consultation Approach

NCT07577167 | Completed

• 2 other identifiers: Motivational Interviewing20240629
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 200
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a Modified Motivational Interviewing (MMI) program can help university students quit smoking. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the MMI program reduce physical nicotine dependence and increase motivation to quit smoking. Does the MMI program improve students' confidence and perceived importance regarding quitting smoking. Researchers will compare a group receiving the MMI intervention to a control group (who receive no initial intervention) to see if the video-based program is an effective and cost-saving way to treat smoking behavior. Participants will: Complete self-report surveys about their smoking habits and feelings toward quitting at the start of the study, after 8 weeks, and 3 months later. Record two 15-minute videos per week for the first 2 weeks using a mobile phone or similar device. Record one 15-minute video per week for the next 2 weeks. Record one 15-minute video every 2 weeks for the final 4 weeks. Receive individualized feedback from researchers on the content of their videos to help guide their "change talk".Have the option to share their videos with other students in the program through a private, virtual online thread.

Conditions

Smoking Cessation; Motivational Intervention

Keywords

Modified Motivational Interviewing; Smoking Cessation; Motivational Interviewing

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Physical Dependence on Nicotine

  Fagerstrom Test for Nicotine Dependence (FTND): A 6-item scale resulting in a total score of 0-10, used to categorize dependence from "very low" to "high". with the higher score indicating more nicotine dependency

  Baseline, Post-intervention (8 weeks), and 3-month follow-up.

• Readiness to Quit Smoking

  Readiness to change Questionnaire Treatment version (RCQ-TV): A 10-point visual analog scale (1 to 10) where higher scores indicate a greater readiness to consider or maintain smoking cessation.

  Baseline, Post-intervention (8 weeks), and 3-month follow-up.

• Motivation to Quit Smoking

  Smoking Cessation Motivation (QMAT): A 6-item instrument measuring self-efficacy for smoking cessation on a scale of 0 to 24; higher scores indicate higher motivation and self-efficacy.

  Baseline, Post-intervention (8 weeks), and 3-month follow-up.

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Reinforcing and Aversive Effects of Smoking

  Baseline, Post-intervention (8 weeks), and 3-month follow-up.

• Importance of Quitting Smoking

  Baseline, Post-intervention (8 weeks), and 3-month follow-up.

• Confidence in Quitting Smoking

  Baseline, Post-intervention (8 weeks), and 3-month follow-up

Study Arms (2)

Intervention Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants who receive the Modified Motivational Interviewing

Behavioral: Modified Motivational Interviewing

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants who receive no intervention during the active study period but are monitored simultaneously with the intervention group.

Interventions

Modified Motivational Interviewing BEHAVIORAL

The Modified Motivational Interviewing (MMI) intervention is a self-administered, video-based program that replaces traditional, costly practitioner-led counseling. Distinguishing Features: Participant-Led "Change Talk": Students record 15-minute videos on their mobile devices focusing on four categories: advantages of quitting, optimism for change, intention to change, and status quo disadvantages. Asynchronous Feedback: Researchers provide individualized content feedback, ensuring each video meets behavioral criteria before the next is recorded. Tapered Schedule: To foster independence, frequency decreases over 8 weeks: 2 videos/week (weeks 1-2), 1 video/week (weeks 3-4), and 1 video every 2 weeks (weeks 5-8).Peer Support: Includes an optional private virtual thread for participants to share videos with others in the intervention arm.

Intervention Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Academic Enrollment: Must be an actively enrolled student at Jordan University of Science and Technology.
• Active Smoking Status: Must be an active smoker.
• Smoking History: Defined as a person who has smoked more than 100 cigarettes in their life and still currently smokes.

You may not qualify if:

• Prior Intervention Experience: Having previous experience with Motivational Interviewing (MI).
• Prior MMI Exposure: Having previous experience with Modified Motivational Interviewing (MMI).

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Mohammed Al-Hammouri: lead
• Jordan University of Science and Technology: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Jordan University of Science and Technology

Irbid, 21110, Jordan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Smoking Cessation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Health Behavior; Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Masking Details: The study is Open Label, meaning no parties are masked or blinded. Because the Modified Motivational Interviewing (MMI) intervention requires participants to actively record videos and researchers to provide specific content feedback, both groups must be fully aware of the treatment assignment. While no formal masking is employed, the research team has established protocols to manage data integrity: Independent Data Collection: A research assistant is accessible to handle participant questions and oversee data collection. Identifiable Data Security: Participant identities and their associated data are secured and restricted to the research team to maintain confidentiality. Standardized Instruments: The use of valid and reliable self-report measures (such as the MCEQ, SASEQ, and FTCD) helps ensure that outcomes are measured consistently across both the intervention and control groups.
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor

Model Details: The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate a Modified Motivational Interviewing (MMI) program for smoking cessation among university students. Traditional counseling is often costly and requires highly skilled practitioners. This study tests a self-implemented, video-based version designed to be cost-effective and flexible. Participants will: Complete surveys on nicotine dependence and motivation at three intervals: baseline, 8 weeks, and 3 months post-intervention. Record 15-minute videos focused on "change talk," including the advantages of quitting and intentions to change. Follow a tapering schedule: 2 videos/week for 2 weeks, 1 video/week for 2 weeks, then 1 video every 2 weeks for a month. Receive expert feedback on video content. Researchers will compare 103 intervention participants to 103 control participants to measure improvements in quitting confidence and readiness.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 20, 2026
• First Posted: May 11, 2026
• Study Start: May 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: January 11, 2026
• Study Completion: January 11, 2026
• Last Updated: May 11, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

JO (1)