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Microaggression Impact Assessment for Smoking Behavior

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Recruiting

Led By Brooke Y Kauffman, Ph.D.

Research Sponsored by University of Houston

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Being 18 years of age or older

Current regular (daily) cigarette smoking for >= 1 year

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up during the smoking as usual visit and smoking deprivation visit (visits are randomly ordered, counterbalanced separated by ~14 days)

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial examines the correlation between microaggressions and smoking habits, withdrawal symptoms, and cravings. It also investigates whether smoking deprivation affects the relationship between microaggressions and these aspects of smoking behavior.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for Hispanic or Latino adults who smoke at least 5 cigarettes a day, have been smoking regularly for over a year, and have experienced microaggressions in the past 6 months. Participants must be at least 18 years old and able to give informed consent. Those with active suicidal thoughts cannot join.

What is being tested?

The study investigates how experiencing microaggressions might affect smoking behavior, withdrawal symptoms, and cravings among Latinx smokers. It also looks into whether not smoking for a while changes these effects.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves psychological tasks rather than medical interventions, traditional side effects like those seen with medications are not expected. However, participants may experience stress or discomfort when recalling experiences of racial discrimination.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am 18 years old or older.

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You have been smoking cigarettes every day for at least one year.

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You identify yourself as Hispanic or Latino.

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I have experienced at least one microaggression in the last 6 months.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ during the smoking as usual visit and smoking deprivation visit (visits are randomly ordered, counterbalanced separated by ~14 days)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~during the smoking as usual visit and smoking deprivation visit (visits are randomly ordered, counterbalanced separated by ~14 days)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and during the smoking as usual visit and smoking deprivation visit (visits are randomly ordered, counterbalanced separated by ~14 days) for reporting.