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Smoking, Stress, HIV and Mobile Technology

CompletedNA

Sponsor: University of Houston

Conditions: Cigarette Smoking

Interventions: MASP+, Control

Countries: United States

The present investigation aims to address disparities in cigarette use outcomes among Black/African American adults with HIV. The specific aims of this study are: (1) To modify a recently developed, culturally adapted, mobile application for Black smokers by integrating information specifically relevant to Black persons with HIV/AIDS. (2) To conduct a randomized clinical trial for anxiety-sensitivity reduction and cigarette cessation among Black smokers with HIV.

Eligibility overview

Sex: ALL

Age: 18 Years to —

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Study type: INTERVENTIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* HIV-infection (via self-report and picture of medication, lab tests, or diagnosis)
* 18+ years of age
* Self-identify as Black / African American
* Daily smoking (minimum of 10 cigarettes per day on average for at least 2 years)
* Motivated to quit smoking (≥ 5 on a 10-point scale)
* Willingness to discontinue cigarette use two weeks after baseline visit.
* English literacy (score of 4 or greater on REALM-SF)
* Moderate to high anxiety sensitivity (score of 5 or greater on SSASI)
* Provide a current picture of their cigarette package to verify smoking status
* Willing to complete all study surveys/assessments
* Agree to use nicotine replacement medications (NRT; nicotine patch and lozenges)
* Agree to attempt to quit smoking two weeks after completion of the baseline survey and receipt of study materials

Exclusion Criteria:

* Actively receiving (ongoing) pharmacotherapy or psychotherapy directly focused on the treatment of smoking cessation, and/or substance use, not provided by the study
* Non-fluent/limited English proficiency
* Self-reported pregnancy or intentions to become pregnant in near future
* Legal status that would interfere with participation
* Being non-Black
* Cognitive impairment (assessed via the 6-item Cognitive Impairment Test)

Locations (1)

Houston, Texas, United States