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Communal Coping in Dual-Smoking Couples During a Quit Attempt
Led by University of Colorado, Denver · Updated on 2026-05-15
250
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
17 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Colorado, Denver
Lead Sponsor
U
University of Oklahoma
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Smoking is a leading preventable cause of death, and quitting smoking is particularly challenging for couples where both partners smoke. This research studies how couples support each other during a quit attempt, focusing on "communal coping" — when partners face quitting as a shared challenge. The study aims to learn which types of support help couples quit smoking successfully. The study involves dual-smoking couples where both partners complete brief daily surveys over two weeks while trying to quit smoking. These surveys will track how partners support or discourage each other, plus cigarette use, cravings, and stress. Researchers will use this information to understand helpful relationship patterns for quitting. Participants will report their smoking status daily during the two-week study and again two weeks later, and their lung carbon monoxide levels will be measured daily during the first two weeks. The data collected will help identify targets for future programs that support couples in quitting smoking together. The study is observational, with no treatments provided, and participation lasts about one month including follow-up.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Measuring Communal Coping in Dual-smoking Couples Making a Quit Attempt
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Are over the age of 18
- Smoke cigarettes daily
- Smoke at least 5 cigarettes per day on average
- Are in a committed relationship with a partner who smokes at least 5 cigarettes per day on average and is willing to participate
- Are willing to make a smoking cessation attempt at the time of enrollment (applies to one partner)
You will not qualify if you...
History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - 2 weeks
Participants report smoking abstinence daily and have lung carbon monoxide levels measured to assess smoking status during the quit attempt.
Daily visits or assessments for 2 weeks
Duration - 2 weeks
Participants complete a follow-up survey to report smoking abstinence two weeks after the initial monitoring period.
1 follow-up visit (remote or in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, Colorado, United States, 80204
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
S
Slaton Z Freeman, M.A.
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
0
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