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

Research Center: University of Newcastle, Australia
Location: University Drive, Callaghan NSW 2308
Lead Researcher: Dr Flora Tzelepis
Ethics Committee: This study has been reviewed and approved by the University of Newcastle Human Research Ethics Committee

Background

Researchers are exploring new ways to provide support to those who are interested in quitting smoking and currently live in regional or remote areas. Those enrolled will be randomly assigned to receive online video support sessions (via Skype, Facetime or other form of video communication), telephone support calls or will be mailed written materials.

Adults aged 18+ who smoke tobacco daily and live in regional and remote areas of New South Wales are being invited to participate in this study. Participants will be asked to be available for either video sessions or phone calls or will be mailed written materials as well as complete three, 10-minute surveys over the course of 1 year.

Why Participate?

• You may experience an improvement in your smoking habits
• Those enrolled may find these resources helpful in their attempt to quit smoking
• You will be helping to develop better ways to support those who are looking to quit smoking
• 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.

Who Can Participate?

• Men and women aged 18+
• Who currently smoke cigarettes or use tobacco daily
• Have access to a telephone for calls or a mode of video-communication (e.g. Skype, Facetime or other form) for video sessions
• Have access to the internet
• Currently live in a regional or remote area of NSW