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New treatment option for Smoking Cessation
Official title Family-Based Financial Incentives Intervention for Smoking Cessation
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06556433
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The current study will conduct an RCT to evaluate the effectiveness of a family-based incentive intervention with Alaska Native/American Indian families. The experimental arm will be compared to a control arm on biochemically-confirmed smoking abstinence at 6- and 12-months post-intervention.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Index Participant
- Alaska Native/American Indian (ANAI) person (based on self-reported race) and reside in Alaska.
- Age ≥18 years.
- Self-report smoking in the past 7 days, biochemically verified with saliva cotinine ≥ 30 ng/mL (positive result based on at-home saliva swab test...
- Smoked ≥ 3 cigarettes per day over the past 3 months.
You likely can't join if
- Already enrolled in the study with another family member.
- Participated in a prior study phase. Family Member Participant Inclusion Criteria (regardless of smoking status or residence with the index...
- Age ≥18 years.
- Defined as family and nominated by the index participant, or have an ANAI family member who is ≥18 years and smokes that they would like to support...
- Own or have access to a mobile phone or tablet with Internet and text messaging capabilities, or will be loaned an iPad for the study duration.
- Willing to complete and sign an IRS W-9 tax identification form if they wish to receive payments on the study.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Index Participant
- Alaska Native/American Indian (ANAI) person (based on self-reported race) and reside in Alaska.
- Age ≥18 years.
- Self-report smoking in the past 7 days, biochemically verified with saliva cotinine ≥ 30 ng/mL (positive result based on at-home saliva swab test provided by study team).
- Smoked ≥ 3 cigarettes per day over the past 3 months.
- Considering or willing to make a quit attempt.
- Have or will nominate one adult family member to enroll with them.
- Own or have access to a mobile phone or tablet with Internet and text messaging capabilities, or will be loaned an iPad for the study duration
- Willing to upload photos of self during completion of smoking status tests.
- Willing to complete and sign an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) W-9 tax identification form if they wish to receive payments on the study.
- Willing to provide written informed consent and participate in study-related tests and procedures. Index Participant
- Already enrolled in the study with another family member.
- Participated in a prior study phase. Family Member Participant Inclusion Criteria (regardless of smoking status or residence with the index participant):
- Age ≥18 years.
- Defined as family and nominated by the index participant, or have an ANAI family member who is ≥18 years and smokes that they would like to support in quitting.
- Own or have access to a mobile phone or tablet with Internet and text messaging capabilities, or will be loaned an iPad for the study duration.
- Willing to complete and sign an IRS W-9 tax identification form if they wish to receive payments on the study.
- Willing to provide written informed consent and participate in study related tests and procedures. Both men and women, those from non-ANAI racial/ethnic groups, and those who live outside of Alaska in the United States...
- Already enrolled with another family member.
- Participated in a prior study phase. After the assigned by chance controlled trial, qualitative interviews will be conducted with index participants, family member participants, and Alaska Tribal Health System...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Compensation & support
A stipend or compensation may be offered.
Compensation likely.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Anchorage, Alaska, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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