Smoking cessation Mental and Behavioural Disorders Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of tobacco
Conditions
Interventions
Participants will be randomly allocated to receive either
1. Active nicotine patch plus:
1.1. Guided bodyscanning audio
1.2. Passive control audio (a natural history text reading)
2. Placebo patch p
Sponsors
University of Surrey (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Smokers 2. Aged 18 to 65 years, either sex 3. Consume at least 10 cigarettes a day, and have done for at least the last three consecutive years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Receiving treatment for mental health problems 2. Pregnant 3. Currently trying to conceive
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Strength of desire to smoke and tobacco withdrawal symptoms will be measured using the self-report 7-point Mood and Physical Symptoms Scale (MPSS), whereby 1 = 'not at all', 4 = 'somewhat' and 7 = 'extremely'. All ratings will be made on a pre-programmed palmtop computer which will prompt participants to ratings at: 1. 10 am: Single set of ratings in the presence of the researcher 2. 11 am: Single set of ratings in your natural environment 3. 12 pm: Multiple rating at the intervals detailed below 4. Between 1 pm and 4 pm (if necessary): Multiple ratings at the intervals detailed below: Rating 1 (just before audio) Audio (10 minutes) Rating 2 (just after audio) Rating 3 (5 minutes after audio) Rating 4 (20 minutes after audio) Rating 5 (30 minutes after audio) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| No secondary outcome measures | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed