Status:
COMPLETED
Behavioral Therapy for Reduction in Smoking Craving
Lead Sponsor:
University of Pittsburgh
Conditions:
Smoking Cessation
Tobacco Dependence
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The objective of this pilot research is to investigate the effects of two behavioral smoking cessation programs on aspects of cue-induced cigarette craving, and to further investigate the neural bases...
Detailed Description
The objective of this pilot research is to investigate the effects of two behavioral smoking cessation programs on aspects of cue-induced cigarette craving, and to further investigate the neural bases...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Currently be cigarette smokers who desire to quit in the next 30 days (preparation phase).
- Subjects must smoke at least 10 cigarettes per day
- Must be at least 18 years old
- English speaking
- Able to read, understand, and complete a written questionnaire
- Must be willing to attend 8 sessions of behavioral therapy and perform daily home practice
- Must not currently be using pharmacologic therapy to quit
- Must also be willing to abstain from pharmacologic therapy for the duration of the study, which is 8 weeks from the time of enrollment.
- Only strongly right-handed subjects will be included
Exclusion
- Pregnant women
- Have metal permanently in or on the body (aneurysm clips, permanent piercings, permanent dental work)
- Weigh over 300 pounds
- Known problem of claustrophobia
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00449293
Start Date
October 1 2006
End Date
May 1 2008
Last Update
May 31 2017
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University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213