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Video Intervention 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: Medical University of South Carolina
Disqualifiers: Dementia, Active psychosis, others
No Placebo Group
Approved in 1 Jurisdiction

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of the current study is to pilot the efficacy, feasibility, and acceptability of an evidence-based smoking cessation intervention adapted for cancer patients and delivered via video. Investigators aim to assess if this intervention is considered acceptable by participants, feasible to implement, and effective at increasing knowledge about smoking cessation before conducting a fully powered clinical trial.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It focuses on smoking cessation for cancer patients.

What data supports the effectiveness of the VIDeOS Smoking Cessation Program treatment?

Research shows that behavioral treatments, like those used in the VIDeOS program, can help people quit smoking, with some programs achieving long-term success rates of up to 50%. Additionally, social support and relapse prevention training, which are often part of video-based interventions, have been shown to improve quitting success.12345

What makes the VIDeOS Smoking Cessation Program unique compared to other smoking cessation treatments?

The VIDeOS Smoking Cessation Program is unique because it uses video interventions, which can be tailored to an individual's readiness to quit and leverage visual messaging to enhance engagement and effectiveness, unlike traditional text-based or manual interventions.56789

Research Team

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults over 18 who have any type of cancer, are currently smoking cigarettes, and receiving care at the Medical University of South Carolina. Participants must be able to read and understand English.

Inclusion Criteria

Currently smoking cigarettes (any amount)
I am 18 years old or older.
Receiving care at Medical University of South Carolina
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Exclusion Criteria

Unstable or poorly managed medical or psychiatric conditions that impair cognition and ability to provide informed consent (e.g., dementia, active psychosis)

Trial Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Baseline Assessment

Participants complete surveys prior to randomization to assess baseline knowledge and smoking behaviors

1 week
1 visit (virtual)

Intervention

Participants receive either video interventions or NCI pamphlets for smoking cessation

1 week
1 visit (virtual)

Follow-up

Participants complete surveys to assess acceptability, feasibility, and changes in smoking behaviors and knowledge

3 months
3 visits (virtual) at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months post-randomization

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • VIDeOS (Behavioural Intervention)
Trial OverviewThe study tests a video-based smoking cessation program tailored for cancer patients. It aims to see if this approach is workable, well-received by participants, and effective in increasing knowledge about quitting smoking before a larger trial.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: VideosExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will be sent links to smoking cessation videos to watch.
Group II: NCI PamphletActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will be sent links to NCI's "Clearing the Air" to read.

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Medical University of South Carolina

Lead Sponsor

Trials
994
Recruited
7,408,000+
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Dr. Erik Summers

Medical University of South Carolina

Chief Medical Officer

MD from University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Dr. Patrick J. Cawley

Medical University of South Carolina

Chief Executive Officer

MD, MBA

Alliance NCORP Research Base Cancer Control Program

Collaborator

Trials
1
Recruited
40+

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Collaborator

Trials
14,080
Recruited
41,180,000+
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Dr. Douglas R. Lowy

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Chief Executive Officer since 2023

MD from New York University School of Medicine

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Dr. Monica Bertagnolli

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Chief Medical Officer since 2022

MD from Harvard Medical School

Findings from Research

Smokers who participated in a televised cessation program and received social support had the highest abstinence rates compared to those in discussion groups, no-shows, and no-contact controls, indicating that social support is crucial for successful quitting.
The social support group not only had better outcomes but also increased engagement with program materials, suggesting that both support and active participation are key factors in smoking cessation success.
Effects of social support and relapse prevention training as adjuncts to a televised smoking-cessation intervention.Gruder, CL., Mermelstein, RJ., Kirkendol, S., et al.[2019]
Intensive multicomponent behavioral interventions can lead to long-term smoking cessation rates of nearly 50%, highlighting their effectiveness compared to other methods.
Nicotine replacement therapies, such as gum and patches, significantly enhance smoking cessation outcomes, with patches being easier for patients to use correctly.
Smoking cessation products and programs.Lando, HA.[2007]
Television quit smoking programs are increasingly being used as a medium to promote smoking cessation, with various features like timing, content, and cost-effectiveness being explored.
Despite the innovative approaches to using TV for smoking cessation, there has been limited thorough assessment of the actual impact these programs have on viewers' smoking behaviors.
Smoking and television: review of extant literature.Danaher, BG., Berkanovic, E., Gerber, B.[2019]

References

A computerized aid to support smoking cessation treatment for hospital patients. [2021]
Effects of social support and relapse prevention training as adjuncts to a televised smoking-cessation intervention. [2019]
Smoking cessation products and programs. [2007]
Comparative Effectiveness of Postdischarge Smoking Cessation Interventions for Hospital Patients: The Helping HAND 4 Randomized Clinical Trial. [2023]
Smoking and television: review of extant literature. [2019]
Factors associated with nonparticipation among registrants for a self-help, community-based smoking cessation intervention. [2019]
Comparison of text and video computer-tailored interventions for smoking cessation: randomized controlled trial. [2022]
Outcomes of video training on smoking cessation counseling for nurses. [2023]
Efficacy of a DVD-based smoking cessation intervention for African Americans. [2022]