Clinical trial for Smoking Cessation
Official title Empowering Cessation ACS South Region
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06820034
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study aims to see if a tailored empowerment-based program can help SGM adults stop smoking and to understand how it works.
- Who it's for
- Adults who identify as sexual or gender minorities, currently smoke, and live in Oklahoma, Arkansas, or Texas.
- What's involved
- Participants will join a remotely delivered program that includes volunteer activities and support sessions designed for SGM people.
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 100. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You likely can't join if
- Currently using other smoking cessation treatments.
- Unable or unwilling to use Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
- ≥ 18 years old
- sexual and/or gender minority-identified (SGM) (see definition below)
- living in Oklahoma, Texas, or Arkansas (verified by address)
- a current cigarette smoker (see definition)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Currently using other smoking cessation treatments.
- Unable or unwilling to use Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
- ≥ 18 years old
- sexual and/or gender minority-identified (SGM) (see definition below)
- living in Oklahoma, Texas, or Arkansas (verified by address)
- a current cigarette smoker (see definition)
- willing to quit smoking within 30 days of enrollment (see definition)
- ability to read and speak English 'well' or 'very well'
- ≥ weekly internet access
- willing and able to participate in SGM-serving volunteer activities.
- own a smartphone Sexual minority identity will be indicated by selecting any non-heterosexual response option(s) from: Heterosexual (Straight); Gay or Lesbian; Bisexual
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 100 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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