Examining a Text Message Intervention for Smoking Cessation
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Smoking Cessation, Tobacco Consumers |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Pulmonary / Respiratory Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 35 |
| Updated: | 3/1/2014 |
| Start Date: | July 2009 |
| Contact: | Beth C Bock, PhD |
| Email: | bbock@lifespan.org |
| Phone: | 401-793-8020 |
The primary goal of this study is to use qualitative interviews and focus groups to aid us
in adapting a face-to-face smoking cessation intervention for delivery through text
messaging. After design is completed, the intervention will be pilot tested with a sample of
young adults (ages 18-35) who smoke. Final assessments will be conducted at 7 weeks (end of
treatment) and both 3 and 6 month follow up.
in adapting a face-to-face smoking cessation intervention for delivery through text
messaging. After design is completed, the intervention will be pilot tested with a sample of
young adults (ages 18-35) who smoke. Final assessments will be conducted at 7 weeks (end of
treatment) and both 3 and 6 month follow up.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18 to 35
- Current daily smoker
- Has a cell phone with text messaging capability
- Uses text messaging at least once monthly
- Interested in quitting smoking
- Willing to set a quit date within the next 30 days
- Has access to a physician
Exclusion Criteria:
- Does not read and speak English with adequate comprehension
- Is currently participating in a smoking cessation program
- Concurrent drug/alcohol abuse
- Mental health issues that would interfere with study compliance
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