Smoking (Tobacco) AddictionNCT07553962
Measuring Communal Coping in Dual-smoking Couples Making a Quit Attempt
An observational study of Smoking (Tobacco) Addiction and Smoking ( Cigarette), run by University of Colorado, Denver at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, and quitting is especially difficult for couples who both smoke. When both partners smoke, they are less likely to quit successfully and more likely to relapse compared to people whose partner does not smoke. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Smoking (Tobacco) Addiction, Smoking ( Cigarette), Tobacco
- How many people
- 250 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 20 Mar 2025to 1 Dec 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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
Study population: Dual-smoking couples residing in the United States
Who may be able to join
- Are over the age of 18
- Smoke cigarettes on a daily basis
- Smoke at least 5 cigarettes per day on average
- Are in a committed relationship with an individual who smokes at least 5 cigarettes per day on average and is willing to participate in the study
- Are willing to make a smoking cessation attempt at the time of enrollment into the study (applies to only one partner).
Who cannot join
None listed.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
United States1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, Colorado, 80204
Zane Freeman, M.A, 512-755-1814, zane.freeman@ucdenver.edu
About this study
Official title: Communal Coping in Dual-Smoking Couples During a Quit Attempt
Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, and quitting is especially difficult for couples who both smoke. When both partners smoke, they are less likely to quit successfully and more likely to relapse compared to people whose partner does not smoke. Research suggests that the way romantic partners interact and support each other during a quit attempt can make a real difference - but researchers do not yet know enough about what kinds of support actually help.
This study examines a concept called "communal coping," which refers to when partners treat a shared health challenge - like quitting smoking - as something they are facing together as a team rather than as separate individuals. Researchers believe that couples who approach quitting this way may have better outcomes.
To study this, researchers will ask both members of dual-smoking couples to complete brief daily surveys over two weeks while making a quit attempt. These surveys will track how partners support (or discourage) each other's quitting efforts on a day-to-day basis, along with cigarette use, cravings, and stress. This will help researchers understand which relationship patterns are most helpful for quitting, and identify specific targets for future couples-based smoking cessation programs.
- Conditions
- Smoking (Tobacco) Addiction, Smoking ( Cigarette), Tobacco, Tobacco Abstinence, Quitting Smoking, Smoking Cessation
- Keywords
- smoking cessation, tobacco, cigarette, relationships
- Medical subject headings
- Smoking, Behavior, Addictive, Cigarette Smoking, Smoking Cessation
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Self-report of smoking abstinence
Participants will report how many cigarettes they smoked (or didn't smoke) in their daily diary surveys.
Measured: Daily for the first two weeks of the study period, and in the follow-up survey two weeks later.
Concentration of carbon monoxide found in lungs.
Participants will use a carbon monoxide breathalyzer and report the results in their daily diary surveys.
Measured: Daily for the first two weeks of the study.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Apr 2026
- Study start20 Mar 2025
- Primary completion1 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Dec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Smoking (Tobacco) AddictionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of Colorado, DenverThe 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Other
- Enrolment
- 250 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- University of Oklahoma
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07553962
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 23-2285
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 13 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 15 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Communal Coping in Dual-Smoking Couples During a Quit Attempt
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07553962
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 23-2285
- Conditions
- Smoking (Tobacco) Addiction, Smoking ( Cigarette), Tobacco, Tobacco Abstinence, Quitting Smoking, Smoking Cessation
- Keywords
- smoking cessation, tobacco, cigarette, relationships
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 250 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Colorado, DenverUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- University of Oklahoma
- Study start
- 20 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 28 Apr 2026 (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.
Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, and quitting is especially difficult for couples who both smoke. When both partners smoke, they are less likely to quit successfully and more likely to relapse compared to people whose partner does not smoke. Research suggests that the way romantic partners interact and support each other during a quit attempt can make a real difference - but researchers do not yet know enough about what kinds of support actually help.
This study examines a concept called "communal coping," which refers to when partners treat a shared health challenge - like quitting smoking - as something they are facing together as a team rather than as separate individuals. Researchers believe that couples who approach quitting this way may have better outcomes.
To study this, researchers will ask both members of dual-smoking couples to complete brief daily surveys over two weeks while making a quit attempt. These surveys will track how partners support (or discourage) each other's quitting efforts on a day-to-day basis, along with cigarette use, cravings, and stress. This will help researchers understand which relationship patterns are most helpful for quitting, and identify specific targets for future couples-based smoking cessation programs.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Other
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Dual-smoking couples residing in the United States
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Are over the age of 18
- Smoke cigarettes on a daily basis
- Smoke at least 5 cigarettes per day on average
- Are in a committed relationship with an individual who smokes at least 5 cigarettes per day on average and is willing to participate in the study
- Are willing to make a smoking cessation attempt at the time of enrollment into the study (applies to only one partner).
Key exclusion criteria (0 listed)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Self-report of smoking abstinence
Time frame: Daily for the first two weeks of the study period, and in the follow-up survey two weeks later.
Participants will report how many cigarettes they smoked (or didn't smoke) in their daily diary surveys.
Concentration of carbon monoxide found in lungs.
Time frame: Daily for the first two weeks of the study.
Participants will use a carbon monoxide breathalyzer and report the results in their daily diary surveys.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 May 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Smoking (Tobacco) Addiction and Smoking ( Cigarette), run by University of Colorado, Denver 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 5 inclusion and 0 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 May 2026. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Slaton Z Freeman, M.A. (512-755-1814, zane.freeman@ucdenver.edu), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Self-report of smoking abstinence (time frame: Daily for the first two weeks of the study period, and in the follow-up survey two weeks later.). The study lists 2 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 15 May 2026.