At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓Male and female treatment-seeking smokers aged 18-65 who smoke ≥5 cigarettes/day for ≥6 months
- ✓Plan to live in the area for ~30 weeks/8 months
- ✓Smokers motivated to make permanent quit attempt in next 1-2 months
- ✓CO breath test ≥5 ppm at intake visit
- ✕CO breath test <8 ppm at intake (insufficient smoking confirmation)
- ✕Regular use of nicotine products other than cigarettes (unless agreeing to abstain)
- ✕Concurrent enrollment in another smoking cessation program or research study during 30-week trial
- ✕Anticipated use of nicotine substitutes or cessation medications not provided by study
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Behavioral Activation for Smoking Cessation and the Prevention of Post-Cessation Weight Gain
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating BAS+ and SC for Smoking Cessation and Weight Loss. Completed, enrolled 288 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this research study is to better understand (1) why people gain weight when they quit smoking and (2) whether certain types of smoking cessation (i.e. quit smoking) counseling combined with the nicotine patch help people quit smoking and gain less weight.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The goal of the BAS+ is to maintain a level of overall reward after cessation by structuring and enhancing opportunities for reinforcement to: (1) ensure that not smoking is as reinforcing as smoking; and (2) prevent an over-reliance on food as a substitute reinforcer for smoking so that PCWG does not precipitate smoking relapse.
Overeating and weight gain are common concerns reported during smoking cessation treatment. Per convention, SC will address these concerns through standard recommendations to consume low-calorie snack foods, drink water, eat nutritious meals, and exercise, but will not include skills to shape the use of these suggestions.