Tobacco UseNCT05066126
Mixed Presentation on Social Media
A study testing Mixed-Presentation of Content in people with Tobacco Use and Tobacco Dependence, run by University of Pennsylvania at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This study is to understand how the presentation of information on social media influences processing and recall of information, particularly in relation to modified risk tobacco products. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Tobacco Use, Tobacco Dependence
- What is being tested?
- Mixed-Presentation of Content
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 828 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 15 Nov 2021to 10 Aug 2022
- 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
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Must be a current or former smoker
Who cannot join
- -
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Annenberg School for Communication
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104
About this study
Official title: Mixed Presentation of Content on Social Media and Its Relevant Impacts on Recall of Tobacco Related Information
This study is to understand how the presentation of information on social media influences processing and recall of information, particularly in relation to modified risk tobacco products. Participants will see a social media site where either (a) the topic of discussion varies between each post or (b) posts on the same topic are grouped together. They will then be asked to recall information about the posts they saw on the site.
- Conditions
- Tobacco Use, Tobacco Dependence
- Being tested
- Mixed-Presentation of Content
- Keywords
- Modified Risk Tobacco Products, Information Recall, Tobacco, Tobacco Use, Social Media
- Medical subject headings
- Tobacco Use, Tobacco Use Disorder
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Mixed-Presentation of ContentBehavioural
Participants in the high-mixed presentation of content conditions will receive a social media feed that varies greatly between topics, so that each subsequent post is on a different topic. In the low-mixed presentation of content condition, participants will be shown posts on any given topic grouped together.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| High-Mixed Presentation / Current Smoker | Experimental | Current smokers receive a social media feed with a high-mixed presentation of content. Receives: Behavioral: Mixed-Presentation of Content |
| Low-Mixed Presentation / Current Smoker | Experimental | Current smokers receive a social media feed with a low-mixed presentation of content. Receives: Behavioral: Mixed-Presentation of Content |
| High-Mixed Presentation / Former Smoker | Experimental | Former smokers receive a social media feed with a high-mixed presentation of content. Receives: Behavioral: Mixed-Presentation of Content |
| Low-Mixed Presentation / Former Smoker | Experimental | Former smokers receive a social media feed with a low-mixed presentation of content. Receives: Behavioral: Mixed-Presentation of Content |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Recall of precise information
Binary outcome as to whether the individual can recognize the specific text from a social media post as having appeared or not appeared on the social media site.
Measured: During experiment
Recall of general information
Binary outcome as to whether the individual can recognize the content from a social media post as having appeared or not appeared on the social media site, but not necessarily the specific wording used.
Measured: During experiment
Recall of source category
Binary outcome as to whether the individual can recognize the type of source (e.g. government/media) that presented a piece of information on the social media site.
Measured: During experiment
Recall of precise source
Binary outcome as to whether the individual can recognize the exact source that presented a piece of information on the social media site.
Measured: During experiment
Secondary outcomes (5)
Attention paid during use of the site (self-report)
A series of questions pertaining attention paid during use of the social media site. These are then combined into a single self-report measure.
Measured: During experiment
Attention paid during use of the site (behavioral)
Time spent consuming relevant posts on the social media site between conditions.
Measured: During experiment
Attitude towards smoking cessation
Change in the interest in smoking between the pre- and post-test among current smokers. Measured with one self-report item.
Measured: During experiment
Attitude towards novel tobacco products
Attitude/interest in trying alternative tobacco products (e.g. e-cigarettes, heated tobacco) in the post-test.
Measured: During experiment
Belief of heated tobacco safety
Measure of how safe the individual believes heated tobacco is in comparison to cigarette use.
Measured: During experiment
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Oct 2021
- Study start15 Nov 2021
- Primary completion18 Feb 2022
- Study completion10 Aug 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Tobacco UseStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of PennsylvaniaThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Participants are assigned to one of two between-group conditions: either receiving a high mixed presentation of content in the social media feed (where the topic varies from post to post), or a low mix of presentation of content in the social media feed (where the topic does not vary). Additionally, two further between-subject groups will be created by independently examining effects among current and former smokers.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 828 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05066126
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 849610
- Status last verified
- Oct 2022
- First submitted
- 1 Oct 2021
- Last updated
- 28 Oct 2022
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 Oct 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Mixed Presentation of Content on Social Media and Its Relevant Impacts on Recall of Tobacco Related Information
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05066126
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 849610
- Conditions
- Tobacco Use, Tobacco Dependence
- Keywords
- Modified Risk Tobacco Products, Information Recall, Tobacco, Tobacco Use, Social Media
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 828 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of PennsylvaniaUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Study start
- 15 Nov 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 18 Feb 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Aug 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 4 Oct 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study is to understand how the presentation of information on social media influences processing and recall of information, particularly in relation to modified risk tobacco products. Participants will see a social media site where either (a) the topic of discussion varies between each post or (b) posts on the same topic are grouped together. They will then be asked to recall information about the posts they saw on the site.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 4
- Model description
- Participants are assigned to one of two between-group conditions: either receiving a high mixed presentation of content in the social media feed (where the topic varies from post to post), or a low mix of presentation of content in the social media feed (where the topic does not vary). Additionally, two further between-subject groups will be created by independently examining effects among current and former smokers.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| High-Mixed Presentation / Current Smoker | Experimental | Behavioral: Mixed-Presentation of ContentCurrent smokers receive a social media feed with a high-mixed presentation of content. |
| Low-Mixed Presentation / Current Smoker | Experimental | Behavioral: Mixed-Presentation of ContentCurrent smokers receive a social media feed with a low-mixed presentation of content. |
| High-Mixed Presentation / Former Smoker | Experimental | Behavioral: Mixed-Presentation of ContentFormer smokers receive a social media feed with a high-mixed presentation of content. |
| Low-Mixed Presentation / Former Smoker | Experimental | Behavioral: Mixed-Presentation of ContentFormer smokers receive a social media feed with a low-mixed presentation of content. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Must be a current or former smoker
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- -
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed-Presentation of ContentParticipants in the high-mixed presentation of content conditions will receive a social media feed that varies greatly between topics, so that each subsequent post is on a different topic. In the low-mixed presentation of content condition, participants will be shown posts on any given topic grouped together. | Behavioural | High-Mixed Presentation / Current Smoker, High-Mixed Presentation / Former Smoker, Low-Mixed Presentation / Current Smoker, Low-Mixed Presentation / Former Smoker |
Primary outcome
Recall of precise information
Time frame: During experiment
Binary outcome as to whether the individual can recognize the specific text from a social media post as having appeared or not appeared on the social media site.
Recall of general information
Time frame: During experiment
Binary outcome as to whether the individual can recognize the content from a social media post as having appeared or not appeared on the social media site, but not necessarily the specific wording used.
Recall of source category
Time frame: During experiment
Binary outcome as to whether the individual can recognize the type of source (e.g. government/media) that presented a piece of information on the social media site.
Recall of precise source
Time frame: During experiment
Binary outcome as to whether the individual can recognize the exact source that presented a piece of information on the social media site.
5 secondary outcomes
Attention paid during use of the site (self-report)
Time frame: During experiment
Attention paid during use of the site (behavioral)
Time frame: During experiment
Attitude towards smoking cessation
Time frame: During experiment
Attitude towards novel tobacco products
Time frame: During experiment
Belief of heated tobacco safety
Time frame: During experiment
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 28 Oct 2022.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Mixed-Presentation of Content in people with Tobacco Use and Tobacco Dependence, run by University of Pennsylvania 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 1 inclusion and 1 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Oct 2022. 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
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?
Recall of precise information (time frame: During experiment). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. 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 28 Oct 2022.