Smoking reduction and cessation Mental and Behavioural Disorders Smoking addiction
Conditions
Interventions
Brief advice:
Written and verbal information on NHS Stop Smoking Service (SSS) with information on the benefits of quitting and how to quit provided at baseline. Those expressing a desire to make a q
Sponsors
University of Exeter (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Written informed consent 2. People who are currently smoking at least 15 cigarettes a day and have done for a minimum of 3 years 3. Are at least 18 years of age, either sex 4. Are not motivated to quit smoking in the next month but do wish to cut down the number of cigarettes they do smoke
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Contra-indicated for moderate physical activity 2. Have an injury or illness that might be exacerbated by exercise 3. Pregnant
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Prolonged abstinence at 4 weeks post-quit | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Weight and height (body mass index [BMI]), measured at baseline, 8 weeks and 16 weeks 2. Self reported cigarettes, pipes, and cigars smoked, measured at baseline and weekly thereafter 3. Readiness to quit smoking, measured at baseline 4. Cigarettes smoked in past week, measured at baseline and weekly thereafter 5. Urge to smoke (single item), measured at baseline and weekly thereafter 6. Mood and Physical Symptom Scores (MPSS, 7 items), measured at baseline and weekly thereafter 7. Physical Symptom Scores (PSS), measured at baseline and weekly thereafter 8. Self reported and accelerometer assessed PA, measured at baseline and weekly thereafter 9. Alcohol consumption 10. 36-item short form health survey (SF36), measured at baseline, 8 weeks and 16 weeks 11. Self reported use of nicotene replacement therapy (NRT) products or smoking related aids, measured at baseline and weekly thereafter | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed