Please note: This trial has finished recruiting and is not accepting new participants.

Research Center: Rhode Island College
Location: 600 Mt Pleasant Ave, Providence, RI 02908, United States
Lead Doctor: Dr. Jayson J. Spas
IRBCommittee: This study has been reviewed and approved byRhode Island College Institutional ReviewBoard

Background

 

Smoking and excess weight are the first and second leading causes of preventable deaths, respectively. They also account for about 30% of all cancers. This could mean that by quitting smoking and maintaining a healthy weight, people may decrease the likelihood of developing cancers as well as improve their quality of life.

This research explores the effectiveness of a potential new method for individuals who are interested in quitting smoking as well as having a healthy weight for their body. This potential intervention emphasizes specific skills and strategies to help people quit smoking and lose weight.

The study seeks adults aged 18 to 64 years old who have been smoking regularly for at least 3 years are interested in quitting smoking. Study participants must attend 7 study site visits (2 hours each visit), after normal business hours, for approximately 8 weeks. Participants will receive up to $165 for their participation in this study.

Why Participate?

 

• You may experience improvements to your health.
• You may potentially quit smoking.
• You may potentially lose weight.
• You will have proper assistance in your interest to quit smoking.
• You will be compensated up to $165 for participating in this study.
• You will be helping to advance medical research.

Your Rights

 

• If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you may withdraw at any time.
• Your records relating to this study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by the law.
• Qualified health professionals will monitor your health as it relates to the study.

Who Can Participate?

 

• Adults aged 18-64 years old who have been regularly smoking for at least 3 years.
• Must be motivated to quit smoking.
• Have an interest in achieving a more healthy body weight.
• Able to attend 7 study visits at the research site over approximately 8 weeks.