Evaluation of a Cognitive Behavioral Smoking Reduction Program

Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich155 enrolled

Overview

The aim of this study is to evaluate a new cognitive behavioral smoking reduction program for ambulant patients in a three-armed study design. Study participants will be randomized to one of the following three study groups: experimental group: 5-week lasting cognitive behavioral reduction program ("smoke\_less"); active comparator: 15 minutes counseling interview; waiting group: no intervention. The three follow-up measures take place after the reduction program in week 6, 17 an 29. After the finalisation of the last follow-up, participants from the active comparator and waiting group get the chance to take part at the smoking reduction program at no charge.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

155

Conditions

Tobacco Reduction

Interventions

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 70 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-70 years * Result Fagerström-Test \>= 3 * Consumption of at least 10 Cig./day * carbon monoxide \>= 8 ppm * Wish, to reduce smoking but no intention to stop smoking within the next 4 weeks * Agreement, to resign to nicotine replacement therapy, other therapies for smoking reduction, e-cigarettes or non-smoking tobacco products during study time Exclusion Criteria: * severe psychiatric disorder * severe neurologic disease * alcohol, drug or medication abuse (acute or in anamnesis) * severe cardiovascular disease * severe cancer disease * severe internal disease * Consumption of psychopharmacological medication * acute suicidal tendency * pregnancy or lactation * consumption of medication therapy for smoking reduction in the last 3 month