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Behavioral Activation + Nicotine Patches for Smoking Cessation

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Jennifer A Minnix
Research Sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Must not have
Pregnant, breast-feeding or of childbearing potential and is not protected by a medically acceptable, effective method of birth control while enrolled in the study; medically acceptable contraceptives include: (1) approved hormonal contraceptives (such as birth control pills, patches, implants or injections), (2) barrier methods (such as a condom or diaphragm) used with a spermicide, or (3) an intrauterine device (IUD); contraceptive measures sold for emergency use after unprotected sex are not acceptable methods for routine use
Positive toxicology screen for any of the following drugs: cocaine, opiates, methadone, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, amphetamines, methamphetamines, or phencyclidine (PCP)
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up up to 4 months
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing whether two methods - behavioral activation therapy and nicotine replacement therapy - can help people quit smoking.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adult cigarette smokers who smoke at least 5 cigarettes a day, want to quit or change their smoking habits, and can follow instructions in English. They must be the only participant from their household and have contact details. People with uncontrolled high blood pressure, certain neurological conditions, or using specific medications cannot join. Pregnant women or those not using effective birth control are also excluded.
What is being tested?
The study tests whether combining behavioral activation therapy (a method that helps people react differently to triggers) with nicotine patches helps smokers quit or modify their behavior more effectively than other methods.
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects may include skin irritation from the nicotine patch and typical withdrawal symptoms from quitting smoking such as increased appetite, mood swings, frustration, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, restlessness and cravings.

Eligibility Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I am not pregnant, breastfeeding, and if capable of childbearing, I use effective birth control.
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I have not tested positive for drugs like cocaine, opiates, or meth.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~up to 4 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and up to 4 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Mediators of the behavioral activation treatment for smoking plus nicotine replacement therapy treatment effect in low reward sensitivity- smokers

Awards & Highlights

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

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Group I (NRT, SC)Active Control4 Interventions
Patients receive NRT patch daily for 8 weeks. Patients receive individual behavioral treatment sessions consisting of behavioral treatment strategies for smoking cessation and health education information over 45 minutes for 8 sessions.
Group II: Group II (NRT, BATS)Active Control4 Interventions
Patients receive NRT patch daily for 8 weeks. Patients complete individual treatment sessions consisting of SC strategies and BA strategies over 45 minutes for 8 sessions.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Cancer Institute (NCI)NIH
13,938 Previous Clinical Trials
41,023,103 Total Patients Enrolled
97 Trials studying Tobacco Use Disorder
1,683,322 Patients Enrolled for Tobacco Use Disorder
M.D. Anderson Cancer CenterLead Sponsor
3,070 Previous Clinical Trials
1,802,723 Total Patients Enrolled
10 Trials studying Tobacco Use Disorder
4,360 Patients Enrolled for Tobacco Use Disorder
Jennifer A MinnixPrincipal InvestigatorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center
1 Previous Clinical Trials
24 Total Patients Enrolled
1 Trials studying Tobacco Use Disorder
24 Patients Enrolled for Tobacco Use Disorder

Media Library

Behavioral Activation Therapy Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT02697227 — N/A
Tobacco Use Disorder Research Study Groups: Group I (NRT, SC), Group II (NRT, BATS)
Tobacco Use Disorder Clinical Trial 2023: Behavioral Activation Therapy Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT02697227 — N/A
Behavioral Activation Therapy 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT02697227 — N/A
Tobacco Use Disorder Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT02697227 — N/A
~9 spots leftby Dec 2025