N/A
Completed N=178
Tobacco Cessation for Veterans With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Tobacco Use Cessation · Post Traumatic Stress Disorders
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00908882 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
178
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jun 2015
Primary outcomePrimary: Self-reported Quit Attempts - The Primary Outcome is the Number of Veteran's Who Make a Self-reported Quit Attempt (as Defined as a 24-hour Point Prevalence Rate). — 34; 28 participants
Summary
The goal of this study is to improve the effectiveness of tobacco cessation treatment for veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) through ongoing, integrated care management approach using telehealth and motivational interviewing counseling. Both tobacco dependence and PTSD represent enormous challenges to the Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Self-reported Quit Attempts - The Primary Outcome is the Number of Veteran's Who Make a Self-reported Quit Attempt (as Defined as a 24-hour Point Prevalence Rate). |
24; 31 | — |
| PRIMARY Number of Participants Who Progressed Along the Stage of Change Toward Action as Measured by the Transtheoretical Model of Change (Short Form) Questionnaire. This Will Identify Current Stage of Change for Each Subject. |
22; 21 | — |
| PRIMARY Seven-day Point Prevalence -A Primary Outcome is the Number of Veteran's Who Self-reported Quit Smoking for Seven Days. |
21; 20 | — |
| SECONDARY Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist |
58.4; 62.4 | — |
| SECONDARY Geriatric Depression Scale |
8.4; 9.8 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV criteria (DSM-IV) for diagnosis code 309.81 PTSD
- Willingness to participate
- Currently smoking 1 or more cigarettes per day
Exclusion Criteria
- Use smokeless tobacco, pipes or cigars instead of cigarettes
- Have imminent risk of suicide or violence
- Have severe psychiatric symptoms or psychosocial instability likely to prevent participation in protocol (provider will assess appropriateness)
- Have clinically apparent gross cognitive impairment
- Unable to connect Health Buddy in home
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00908882). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.