Telephone-Delivered Guided Imagery for Smoking Cessation
Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Recruiting
Sponsor: University of Arizona
Disqualifiers: No phone, No internet, Psychosis, others
No Placebo Group
Approved in 1 Jurisdiction
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?The objective of this R01 application is to conduct a randomized controlled trial to test the efficacy of the Be Smoke Free, telephone-based, guided imagery (GI) intervention (IC) for smoking cessation compared to active behavioral control (CC). The study will recruit 1,200 diverse smokers from three states, Arizona, New York, and West Virginia to increase generalizability. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the IC or CC delivered by telephone by University of Arizona study coaches and will be assessed at 3- and 6-months post-enrollment by study staff. The primary outcome is biochemically verified 7-day point prevalence abstinence at 6 months. This innovative and rigorously designed project conducted by an experienced team has the potential to improve public health through the delivery of an innovative integrative GI intervention via telephone.
Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It focuses on smoking cessation through guided imagery delivered by phone.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Telephone-Delivered Guided Imagery for Smoking Cessation?
Research suggests that guided imagery, a technique using mental visualization, can help people quit smoking. When combined with telephone quitlines, which are already effective for smoking cessation, guided imagery may offer an alternative approach that could reach more people, including those who don't typically use quitlines.
12345Is telephone-delivered guided imagery for smoking cessation safe for humans?
The research does not provide specific safety data for telephone-delivered guided imagery for smoking cessation, but guided imagery is generally considered a safe mind-body technique.
12345How is the guided imagery treatment for smoking cessation different from other treatments?
Guided imagery for smoking cessation is unique because it uses the imagination to visualize desired outcomes and is delivered over the phone, making it accessible to people who may not use traditional quitline services. This approach can appeal to under-served groups and those seeking an alternative to standard behavioral interventions.
12345Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for English-speaking adults over 18 who smoke daily and are willing to receive phone coaching. They must have a smartphone with internet access. It's not for those without a phone or internet, non-English speakers, households with more than one participant, or individuals with psychosis.Inclusion Criteria
Speak English
Have a smart phone with internet access
I am open to getting phone coaching.
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Exclusion Criteria
No phone
Psychosis
More than one person per household
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Trial Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
2-4 weeks
Treatment
Participants receive a telephone-delivered guided imagery intervention or standard behavioral control, with 4 weeks of nicotine replacement therapy included in both conditions
6 months
Weekly sessions (telephone)
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for smoking abstinence and tobacco use reduction at 3 and 6 months post-enrollment
6 months
Assessments at 3 and 6 months (telephone)
Participant Groups
The study tests a telephone-delivered guided imagery program against standard behavioral control to help people quit smoking. Participants from Arizona, New York, and West Virginia will be randomly assigned to either the guided imagery intervention or the control group.
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Guided Imagery InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Guided Imagery Intervention
Group II: Standard Behavioral ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Standard Behavioral Control
Guided Imagery Intervention is already approved in United States for the following indications:
🇺🇸 Approved in United States as Guided Imagery Intervention for:
- Smoking cessation
Find a Clinic Near You
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University of ArizonaTucson, AZ
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of ArizonaLead Sponsor
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)Collaborator
References
A telephone-based guided imagery tobacco cessation intervention: results of a randomized feasibility trial. [2021]Evidence supports the use of guided imagery for smoking cessation; however, scalable delivery methods are needed to make it a viable approach. Telephone-based tobacco quitlines are a standard of care, but reach is limited. Adding guided imagery to quitline services might increase reach by offering an alternative approach.
Testing the feasibility of a guided imagery tobacco cessation intervention delivered by a telephone quitline: Study protocol for a randomized controlled feasibility trial. [2023]Guided imagery (GI) is an evidence-based method that uses the imagination to practice and achieve a desired outcome. Little research has focused on how GI can be delivered to smokers using remote or virtual methods, such as a telephone-based intervention. Telephone-based services for tobacco cessation (quitlines) have emerged as standard of care for tobacco cessation. However, quitlines reach only a small fraction of smokers, and men and racial/ethnic minorities are less likely to use quitlines than majority women. GI has the potential to attract under-served minority groups as well as smokers who are looking for an alternative approach to cessation. The present study is designed to test the feasibility and potential impact of a GI tobacco cessation intervention delivered by telephone. This study compares the GI intervention with a standard behavioral (SB) intervention.
Testing the Efficacy of a Scalable Telephone-Delivered Guided Imagery Tobacco Cessation Treatment: Protocol for a Randomized Clinical Trial. [2023]Tobacco use continues to be a leading preventable cause of death and disease in the United States, accounting for >480,000 deaths each year. Although treatments for tobacco use are effective for many, there is substantial variability in outcomes, and these approaches are not effective for all individuals seeking to quit smoking cigarettes. New, effective therapeutic approaches are needed to meet the preferences of people who want to stop smoking. Guided imagery (GI) is a mind-body technique that involves the guided visualization of specific mental images, which is enhanced with other sensory modalities and emotions. Preliminary evidence provides initial support for the use of GI as a treatment for cigarette smoking. Meta-analyses have shown that standard treatment for cigarette smoking delivered over the telephone via quitlines is effective. A telephone-based intervention that uses GI might provide another effective treatment option and increase the reach and effectiveness of quitlines.
Developing a Guided Imagery Telephone-Based Tobacco Cessation Program for a Randomized Controlled Trial. [2023]Guided imagery is an evidence-based, multi-sensory, cognitive process that can be used to increase motivation and achieve a desired behavior. Quitlines are effective, standard care approaches for tobacco cessation; however, utilization of quitlines is low. Using guided imagery-based interventions for smoking cessation may appeal to smokers who do not utilize traditional quitline services. This paper reports the development of program materials for a randomized controlled feasibility trial of a guided imagery-based smoking cessation intervention. The objective of the formative work was to ensure that program materials are inclusive of groups that are less likely to use quitlines, including men and racial/ethnic minority tobacco users.
Guided health imagery for smoking cessation and long-term abstinence. [2022]To examine the effectiveness of guided imagery for immediate smoking cessation and long-term abstinence in adult smokers.