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Nicotine DependenceNCT01550029

Targeted Intervention for Bipolar Smokers

A study testing Counseling/Healthy Lifestyle and Counseling/Managing Mood in people with Nicotine Dependence and Bipolar Disorder, run by University of Cincinnati at 1 site in United States.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this research is to develop and test a new type of smoking cessation counseling for individuals with bipolar disorder. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Nicotine Dependence, Bipolar Disorder
What is being tested?
Counseling/Healthy Lifestyle and Counseling/Managing Mood
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
50 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Jul 2010to Aug 2014
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Participants who are motivated to quit smoking
  • Male or female
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Diagnosed with bipolar disorder according to DSM-IV criteria
  • Stable on medication with no significant changes in the last 3 months before enrollment.
  • Smoking 10 cigarettes/day for the past 90 days

Who cannot join

  • Healthy volunteers
  • Patients not meeting the criteria for the diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder according to DSM-IV criteria
  • Not being and being treated with medication for the bipolar disorder

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • The University of Cincinnati

    Cincinnati, Ohio, 452219

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About this study

The purpose of this research is to develop and test a new type of smoking cessation counseling for individuals with bipolar disorder.

Read the detailed description

All participants will receive the nicotine patch, an FDA-approved smoking cessation medication, in an open-label fashion. In addition to the nicotine patch, participants will be randomized to receive one of the two types of counseling for smoking cessation. Participants will be in the research study for approximately 18 weeks. The total number of study visits is 15.

Being tested
Counseling/Healthy Lifestyle, Counseling/Managing Mood
Keywords
Smoking, Tobacco, Nicotine, Bipolar
Medical subject headings
Tobacco Use Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Smoking

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Counseling/Healthy LifestyleBehavioural

    Also called Behavior therapy

    A trained counselor will meet with subjects for approximately 60 minutes each week during the 12-week treatment period to provide support for quitting and to help develop knowledge and skills for quitting. Also, the National Cancer Institute's "Clearing the Air" guide to smoking cessation will be given to subjects. Some specific areas of focus for this intervention are developing a better understanding of reasons for smoking and the consequences of tobacco use and identifying ways for establishing a healthier lifestyle.

  • Counseling/Managing MoodBehavioural

    Also called Behavior Therapy

    A trained counselor will meet with subjects for approximately 60 minutes each week during the 12-week treatment period to provide support for quitting smoking and to help develop knowledge and skills for quitting. Also, subjects will receive the National Cancer Institute's "Clearing the Air" guide to smoking cessation. Some specific areas of focus for this intervention are managing negative moods without smoking and overcoming other obstacles to quitting.

Study groups in NCT01550029
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Counseling/Mood ManagementExperimentalA trained counselor will meet with subjects for approximately 60 minutes each week during the 12-week treatment period to provide support for quitting and to help you develop knowledge and skills that can help you quit. Also, subjects will receive the National Cancer Institute's "Clearing the Air" guide to smoking cessation. Some specific areas of focus for this intervention are managing negative moods without smoking and overcoming other obstacles to quitting.
Receives: Behavioral: Counseling/Managing Mood
Counseling/Healthy LifestyleActive comparatorA trained counselor will meet with subjects for approximately 60 minutes each week during the 12-week treatment period to provide support for quitting smoking and to help develop knowledge and skills for quitting. Also, subjects will receive the National Cancer Institute's "Clearing the Air" guide to smoking cessation. Some specific areas of focus for this intervention are developing a better understanding of reasons for smoking and the consequences of tobacco use and identifying ways to establish a healthier lifestyle.
Receives: Behavioral: Counseling/Healthy Lifestyle

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Prolonged Abstinence from Smoking

    Confirmed prolonged abstinence from smoking during the last 4 weeks of the treatment period.

    Measured: Last four weeks of treatment period

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Prevalence of Abstinence from Smoking

    Prevalence abstinence will be assessed during the last 7 days of treatment period, 7 days prior to follow-up visit.

    Measured: Last 7 days of treatment period

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted9 Mar 2012 (estimated)
  2. Study startJul 2010
  3. Primary completionAug 2014 (estimated)
  4. Study completionAug 2014 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
50 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01550029
Sponsor's protocol ID
09-09-14-02
Other IDs
1K23DA026517-01A1
Status last verified
Jan 2014
First submitted
21 Apr 2011
Last updated
7 Jan 2014
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Counseling/Healthy Lifestyle and Counseling/Managing Mood in people with Nicotine Dependence and Bipolar Disorder, run by University of Cincinnati at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Jan 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Prolonged Abstinence from Smoking (time frame: Last four weeks of treatment period). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 7 Jan 2014.

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