Status:

COMPLETED

Anxiety Sensitivity Program for Smoking Cessation

Lead Sponsor:

University of Vermont

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Conditions:

Smoking Cessation

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to develop and test a smoking cessation intervention for persons who are specifically sensitive to anxiety and anxiety-related bodily sensations.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Aged between 18 and 65 years old
  • Not pregnant
  • Regular smoker averaging 10 or more cigarettes per day for at least one year
  • Score of 25 or greater on 16-item Anxiety Sensitivity Index
  • Motivation to Quit score of 7 or greater (using Readiness to Quit Ladder)
  • Not currently using pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation (e.g., Zyban)
  • No use of other tobacco products (e.g., chewing tobacco, cigars)
  • No Axis-I or Axis-II diagnoses other than mood or anxiety disorders (intake interview required)
  • No suicidal or homicidal ideation
  • No current psychotropic medication use
  • No evidence of substance abuse or dependence (other than nicotine dependence)
  • No history of significant medical conditions (cardiovascular, neurological, etc.)
  • Ability to provide informed, written consent (no evidence of limited mental capacity)
  • Sufficient command of the English language (able to carry on interview conversation)
  • Plan to stay in Burlington VT area for at least next 6 months

Exclusion

  • Not between 18-65 years old
  • Pregnant or currently trying to become pregnant
  • Regular smoker for less than one year OR smoke less than 10 cigarettes per day
  • ASI below cutoff level of 25
  • Motivation to Quit score of 6 or less (using Readiness to Quit Ladder)
  • Current or recent use of any pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation (e.g., patch, Zyban)
  • Current use of other tobacco products (e.g., chewing tobacco, cigars)
  • Axis-I disorders other than anxiety or mood disorders.
  • Endorsement of suicidality or homicidal ideation.
  • Any current psychotropic medication use (must have stopped at least 1 month prior).
  • Any evidence of substance abuse or dependence (other than nicotine dependence)
  • Any history of significant medical conditions (cardiovascular, neurological, etc.)
  • Inability to provide informed, written consent (evidence of limited mental capacity)
  • Insufficient command of the English language (unable to carry on conversation)
  • Plan to permanently leave Burlington area anytime during the next 6-12 months

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

April 1 2010

Estimated Enrollment :

80 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00387049

Start Date

January 1 2005

End Date

April 1 2010

Last Update

October 22 2010

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University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont, United States, 05405