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Couples Dynamics and Smoking Cessation

Interpersonal Mechanisms of Smoking Relapse in Romantic Couples

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03885336
Acronym
SCOR
Enrollment
212
Registered
2019-03-21
Start date
2018-08-26
Completion date
2022-12-31
Last updated
2023-04-20

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Cessation, Smoking, Smoking, Smoking Behaviors, Smoking Cessation, Smoking, Cigarette

Brief summary

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.

Interventions

OTHERNo Interventions

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

Sponsors

American Cancer Society, Inc.
CollaboratorOTHER
University of Southern California
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

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.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Cigarette CravingThroughout study completion, an average of 28 daysThis measure is obtained through the completion of the Brief Questionnaire of Smoking Urges.
Confidence in Quit AttemptThroughout study completion, an average of 28 daysThis measure is obtained through the completion of the Abstinence Self-Efficacy Questionnaire.
MoodThroughout study completion, an average of 28 daysThis measure is obtained through the completion of the Profile of Mood States Questionnaire.

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026