Status:

COMPLETED

Dual Use Approach Bias Training for Nicotine Addiction

Lead Sponsor:

University of Houston

Conditions:

Tobacco Smoking

Electronic Cigarette Use

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The present project will evaluate the initial efficacy of approach bias retraining among dual combustible cigarette (CC) and electronic cigarette (ECIG) users. The study employs a randomized controlle...

Detailed Description

The study employs a randomized controlled design to follow 90 experienced dual CC/ECIG users motivated to quit nicotine as they engage in a self-guided quit attempt following approach bias retraining....

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • At least 18 years of age
  • At least 15 days of CC use for the previous month
  • ECIG use with nicotine at least 15 days for the previous month
  • Motivation to quit nicotine (BOTH CC and ECIG; ≥ 5 on a 0-10 scale)
  • Ability to speak and read English fluently
  • Not have decreased number of cigarettes by more than half in the past month
  • Own an android smartphone (for EMA).

Exclusion

  • Current psychotherapy or pharmacotherapy for mental illness or addiction
  • Current use of nicotine replacement therapy, Zyban, or Chantix
  • Limited mental capacity or inability to provide informed consent
  • Insufficient command of the English language (\>6th grade English literacy level required)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 3 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 30 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

107 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05306158

Start Date

October 3 2022

End Date

November 30 2024

Last Update

March 27 2025

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RESTORE Laboratory

Houston, Texas, United States, 77204