NCT07553962 Measuring Communal Coping in Dual-smoking Couples Making a Quit Attempt
| NCT ID | NCT07553962 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Colorado, Denver |
| Condition | Smoking (Tobacco) Addiction |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 250 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-03-20 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-08-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 250 participants in total. It began in 2025-03-20 with a primary completion date of 2026-08-01.
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Brief 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. 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.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07553962 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Smoking (Tobacco) Addiction. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07553962 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07553962 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at zane.freeman@ucdenver.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07553962 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Denver, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07553962 clinical trial?
NCT07553962 is sponsored by University of Colorado, Denver. The trial plans to enroll 250 participants.
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