Investigating the effect of cognitive, behavioural and mindfulness-based interventions on smoking rates in lower socio-economic groups.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Tobacco smoking; Public Health - Health promotion/education; Mental Health - Addiction

• Registration Number: ACTRN12621000445875
• Lead Sponsor: Torrens University, Australia

Brief Summary

Early preliminary analyses indicate a non-significant difference between the control and intervention groups for the primary outcome variable - number of smokers who have quit.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-04-19
• Study Completion: 2024-05-02
• Last Update Posted: 3 June 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 644

Inclusion Criteria

•Adult smokers aged 18 years or above
•Regular smoker for at least the last 2 years as assessed by the following question: ‘Are you a regular smoker (i.e. you have usually smoked at least 1 cigarette per day for at least the last 2 years)?’
•Has a household income of <=$457 per adult per week
•Is planning to quit cigarettes, as assessed by the following question: 'Are you currently planning to quit smoking cigarettes?'
•Willing to spend approximately 14-20 hours online to complete the study over an 18 month period.
•Has a smartphone and regular access to the internet.

Exclusion Criteria

•Children and adolescents (under the age of 18 years of age)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified