Smoking Cessation, Tobacco Use Disorder
Conditions
Keywords
tobacco cessation
Brief summary
This study is directed at decreasing home environmental tobacco smoking (ETS) exposure with a novel approach of adoption of home smoking restrictions. This will be done by providing the cohabitating smoker and non-smoker with biomarker feedback documenting exposure to ETS. The intent is to identify an intervention strategy(ies) to reduce ETS exposure.
Detailed description
This is a two-group interventional trial targeting cohabitating smokers and non-smokers. Participants will be randomized to the control condition or biomarker feedback group.
Interventions
OTHERSelf-help brochure
Self help brochure given at baseline visit.
OTHERBiomarker feedback
Biomarker feedback from urine of adult non-smoker in the home.
Sponsors
University of Minnesota
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Must be at least 18 years of age * Cohabitating Non-Smoker (control) and smoker (active) * Smoker must test \> 6ppm on carbon dioxide (CO) test and non-smoker \< 6ppm * General good health * Written informed consent * Live within Twin Cities 7 county metropolitan area (Minnesota) * Plan to live in same home for 6 months and be willing for researchers to come to their home
Exclusion criteria
* Individuals that live in a treatment facility or shelter * Individuals endorsing current domestic violence
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Comparison of Self-Reported Home Smoking Restrictions - Active Counseling | From baseline to week 12 | Received self-help brochure and biomarker feedback from urine collected from non-smoking adult in home. Outcome criteria categorized into 3 areas: establishment of a complete ban (defined as no one allowed to smoke anywhere, ever), some restrictions (smoking allowed in some places or some time), and no restrictions (smoking permitted anywhere, no rules). |
| Comparison of Self-Reported Home Smoking Restrictions - Control Group | From baseline to week 12 | Received only self-help brochure on home ETS exposure. Outcome criteria categorized into 3 areas: establishment of a complete ban (defined as no one allowed to smoke anywhere, ever), some restrictions (smoking allowed in some places or some time), and no restrictions (smoking permitted anywhere, no rules). |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed