Group Counseling for Smoking Cessation

December 7, 2011 updated by: American University

Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Smoking Cessation

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of group therapy for cigarette smoking cessation. The group meets for 8 sessions and includes education and group discussion about the effects of smoking and ways to cope with withdrawal symptoms and other challenges to maintaining abstinence. In one condition, the groups also learn techniques based on cognitive therapy, to help cope with negative feelings.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The comparison condition is the same length as the cognitive behavior therapy condition but omits the cognitive restructuring component. In both conditions, smokers prepare for a quit date by using scheduled reduced smoking, which involves smoking on a set schedule that gradually reduces the number of cigarettes smoked. Post-treatment assessments occur one week after the end of treatment, and at 3-month followup.

Pre- and post-treatment assessments include measures of coping skills and emotional acceptance, as well as smoking rate.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

240

Phase

  • Phase 2
  • Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • District of Columbia
      • Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 20016-8062
        • American University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Regular daily smokers interested in quitting

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Significant suicidal ideation

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
cigarette smoking abstinence

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
depressive symptoms
cognitive coping skills
acceptance
distress tolerance

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

American University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: David A Haaga, Ph.D., American University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2005

Study Completion

August 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 1, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 1, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

March 2, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 8, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 7, 2011

Last Verified

March 1, 2007

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2R15CA077732-02A1 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

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