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Quit-Smoking Study for Native Hawaiians
Sponsor: University of Hawaii
Summary
This study aims to help Native Hawaiian adults quit smoking by testing two common methods: nicotine gum and group-based counseling. Participants will be assigned to one of three groups: (1) nicotine gum only, (2) group counseling only, or (3) a combination of both. The study will take place at public housing sites on O'ahu. Researchers will check if these approaches-alone or in combination-can support people in successfully quitting smoking. The goal is to find out which method works best and is most acceptable in this community.
Official title: Smoking Cessation Among Native Hawaiians: A Test of Pharmacotherapies and Group-Based Counseling
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
75
Start Date
2026-04-01
Completion Date
2028-04-01
Last Updated
2026-03-31
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Nicotine Polacrilex Gum (2 mg)
Participants chew 2 mg nicotine gum according to a tapering 12-week schedule: Weeks 1-6: 1 piece every 1-2 hours; at least 9 pieces/day; Weeks 7-9: 1 piece every 2-4 hours; Weeks 10-12: 1 piece every 4-8 hours. Max 24 pieces/day. Gum is distributed every 2 weeks during study visits. Arm(s) Used In: NRT Gum Only CBGT + NRT Gum
Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy (CBGT)
Participants attend six sessions of group-based cognitive behavioral therapy focused on smoking cessation, over the 12-week study period. Sessions include education on cravings, relapse prevention, stress management, and self-efficacy building. Arm(s) Used In: CBGT Only CBGT + NRT Gum
Locations (1)
University of Hawai'i
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States