Wellness Intervention for Smoking Cessation in Veterans with HIV
(WISH Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

+1 other location

Overseen byKristina A Crothers, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This project will compare the effectiveness of an HIV-specific comprehensive wellness intervention designed to have broad appeal to smokers living with HIV to the effectiveness of standard care services that include referral to the National VA Quitline and SmokefreeVET texting program. Participants in both arms will have access to pharmacotherapy available through their Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare providers.

Research Team

Kristina A Crothers, MD

Principal Investigator

VA Puget Sound Health Care System

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for veterans living with HIV who smoke at least 5 cigarettes a day, are in VA care, can text, and speak English. It's not for those with hearing/comprehension issues, institutionalized individuals, people with severe cognitive impairments, pregnant women or anyone already getting help to quit smoking.

Inclusion Criteria

I am HIV positive.

English speaking

In care in the VA

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Exclusion Criteria

You are currently pregnant.

I am currently trying to quit smoking with counseling or FDA-approved treatments.

You have a history of severe mental illness, memory problems, or difficulty thinking clearly.

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Treatment Details

Interventions

Wellness Intervention for Smokers with HIV (Behavioral Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe study compares a wellness intervention tailored for smokers with HIV against standard services like the National VA Quitline and SmokefreeVET texting. Participants also have access to quitting medications through their VA healthcare providers.

Participant Groups

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Intervention - Wellness Intervention for Smokers with HIVExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The experimental WISH intervention is an HIV-specific comprehensive wellness program designed to offer integrated phone and text counseling regardless of readiness to quit.

Group II: Control - Standard CareActive Control1 Intervention

The control intervention is referral to standard evidence-based cessation services available nationally to Veterans, including the National VA Quitline and SmokefreeVET texting program.