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Study NCT ID:
NCT00912795
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2016-10-05
First Post:
2009-05-19
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
True
Brief Title:
SMS Turkey: Harnessing the Power of Text Messaging to Promote Smoking Cessation
Sponsor:
Center for Innovative Public Health Research
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
SMS Turkey: Harnessing the Power of TXT Messaging to Promote Smoking Cessation
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2016-08
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
SMS Turkey
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to develop and test a text messaging-based smoking cessation program for adults who are currently smoking and want to quit, living in Turkey.
Detailed Description:
Smoking has long been recognized as a significant public health concern associated with great morbidity and mortality. Although smoking rates have decreased in high income countries, these trends have not been noted for tow and middle income countries. This is especially true in Turkey, which was ranked 6th in the world in smoking consumption. Between 51-63% of Turkish men and 24-26% of Turkish women 15 years of age and older are smokers. With lung cancer the leading cancer-related cause of death for both men and women, effective and accessible smoking cessation interventions are needed. Cell phone technology represents a unique opportunity to deliver evidenced-based smoking cessation behavioral treatments through a delivery mechanism already widely adopted by adults. An estimated 35 million Turks were using cell phones, making them 1.8 times more common than land lines. Cell phone interventions are a unique delivery method because of their 'always on' capability. The rapid uptake of cell phones allows us to potentially reach those who might otherwise not utilize smoking cessation services.
We designed and evaluated SMS Turkey, an evidenced-based smoking intervention that takes advantage of technologies adopted by adult smokers in Turkey. The primary outcome measure is sustained abstinence 12 weeks after quit day, confirmed with a carbon monoxide (CO) reading of 8 ppm or less. Sustained abstinence was defined as 5 or fewer cigarettes smoked since the quit date, per West et al. Secondary outcome measures included: 7-day and 30-day point prevalence of smoking behavior at 3 months; CO-verified 7-day point prevalence at 4 weeks; and reduction in cigarettes per day for those who are smoking at 3 months.
We designed and evaluated SMS Turkey, an evidenced-based smoking intervention that takes advantage of technologies adopted by adult smokers in Turkey. The primary outcome measure is sustained abstinence 12 weeks after quit day, confirmed with a carbon monoxide (CO) reading of 8 ppm or less. Sustained abstinence was defined as 5 or fewer cigarettes smoked since the quit date, per West et al. Secondary outcome measures included: 7-day and 30-day point prevalence of smoking behavior at 3 months; CO-verified 7-day point prevalence at 4 weeks; and reduction in cigarettes per day for those who are smoking at 3 months.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
Secondary ID Infos
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5R01TW007918 | NIH | None | https://reporter.nih.gov/quic… | View |