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Reat ETM and Hypothetical ETM for Smoking/Cigarette Smoking

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Roberta Freitas-Lemos, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1 day
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial studies how smokers decide to buy cigarettes when prices increase.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals who are at least 21 years old, have been smoking consistently for the past three months, and smoke a minimum of five cigarettes daily. They must not use other tobacco products often, be able to give informed consent, and have internet access. People with uncontrolled health issues or those planning to quit smoking soon cannot participate.
What is being tested?
The study is examining two methods related to cigarette smoking: in-lab and remote procedures using both hypothetical and real ETM (presumably a measure related to tobacco use) purchase outcomes. It aims to see if these different settings yield comparable results.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves behavioral assessments rather than medical treatments, traditional side effects like you might expect from drugs are not applicable here.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1 day
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 1 day for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Cigarette demand
Nicotine/tobacco products substitution

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Remote proceduresExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Exclusive cigarette smokers will be recruited and will experience all study procedures remotely.
Group II: In-lab proceduresExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Exclusive cigarette smokers will be recruited and will experience all study procedures in the laboratory.

Research Highlights

Information in this section is not a recommendation. We encourage patients to speak with their healthcare team when evaluating any treatment decision.
Mechanism Of Action
Side Effect Profile
Prior Approvals
Other Research
Common treatments for smoking cessation include pharmacological and behavioral approaches. Pharmacological treatments like varenicline and bupropion target nicotine receptors in the brain to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Varenicline acts as a partial agonist at nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, while bupropion inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine. Behavioral approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing (MI), focus on changing smoking-related behaviors and thought patterns. These treatments are crucial for smoking patients as they address both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction, enhancing the chances of successful cessation.
[Cigarette smoking. A pilot project of dehabituation and experimental research].Remote Methods for Conducting Tobacco-Focused Clinical Trials.Pharmacological strategies for smoking cessation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a pragmatic review.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityLead Sponsor
155 Previous Clinical Trials
25,571 Total Patients Enrolled
Roberta Freitas-Lemos, Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorFralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC
Warren K Bickel, Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorFralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC
6 Previous Clinical Trials
1,365 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

In-lab procedures Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05946031 — N/A
Smoking/Cigarette Smoking Research Study Groups: In-lab procedures, Remote procedures
Smoking/Cigarette Smoking Clinical Trial 2023: In-lab procedures Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05946031 — N/A
In-lab procedures 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05946031 — N/A
~73 spots leftby Oct 2025