Couples Dynamics and Smoking Cessation

University of Southern California212 enrolled

Overview

This study is about investigating smoking and attempts to quit smoking in couples. Participation will help determine better treatment efforts for couples who want to quit smoking. All study procedures will be conducted remotely, allowing couples to interact with study personnel through zoom.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

212

Conditions

Smoking Smoking Cessation Cessation, Smoking Smoking Behaviors Smoking, Cigarette

Interventions

No InterventionsOTHER

There are no interventions in this study. Participants are observed.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Couples must be in a relationship for more than 6 months with no plans to separate or move in the next 30 days. * Participants must smoke at least 5 cigarettes per day for at least the past 2 years. Exclusion Criteria: * English non-fluency. * Currently pregnant, nursing, or intend to become pregnant within the next 6 months.

Locations (1)

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Cigarette Craving

This measure is obtained through the completion of the Brief Questionnaire of Smoking Urges.

Time frame: Throughout study completion, an average of 28 days

Confidence in Quit Attempt

This measure is obtained through the completion of the Abstinence Self-Efficacy Questionnaire.

Time frame: Throughout study completion, an average of 28 days

Mood

This measure is obtained through the completion of the Profile of Mood States Questionnaire.

Time frame: Throughout study completion, an average of 28 days

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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