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Early Withdrawal Exposure and Negative Affect Withdrawal (NAW) Regulation Training for Smoking Cessation
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Summary
Smoking remains the single most preventable cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, accounting for approximately half a million deaths every year. The current study will investigate the efficacy and mechanisms of change of a novel smoking cessation intervention. The current study will thus provide essential information regarding a treatment that has the potential to enhance the efficacy of existing smoking cessation interventions, thereby having a beneficial impact on the public health of the United States.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
400
Start Date
2019-08-01
Completion Date
2026-07-01
Last Updated
2026-03-11
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
cognitive-behavioral withdrawal regulation strategies
Participants will generate and refine individualized withdrawal regulation strategies with the aid of a therapist
relaxation strategies
Participants will generate and refine relaxation techniques with the aid of a therapist
early withdrawal exposure
Exposure to the first 4 hours of abstinence across 4 separate sessions
Locations (1)
Ryals Public Health Building
Birmingham, Alabama, United States