University of Houston
Lorraine Garey
The present investigation aims to address disparities in cigarette use outcomes among Black/African American adults with HIV. The specific aims of this study are: (1) To modify a recently developed, culturally adapted, mobile application for Black smokers by integrating information specifically relevant to Black persons with HIV/AIDS. (2) To conduct a randomized clinical trial for anxiety-sensitivity reduction and cigarette cessation among Black smokers with HIV.
Cigarette Smoking
MASP+
Control
Not Applicable
The current trial aims to refine and conduct a comprehensive cultural and HIV-sensitive adaptation of an initially tested, novel mobile intervention (MASP+) targeting anxiety sensitivity (AS) among Black/African American (daily) cigarette users with HIV/AIDS. The MASP+ app prompts users remotely throughout the day to assess mood symptoms, cigarette cravings or nicotine withdrawal symptoms, and general mental health. When respondents indicate they are struggling with cigarette urges or cravings, or if they are experiencing heightened levels of stress or anxiety, the app selects and delivers a tailored message from a library of messages and videos. The MASP+ app has the potential to deliver highly effective and accessible treatment to a highly underserved subpopulation within the Black community considered to be at exceptionally high risk of smoking problems (social, psychological, physical) and smoking relapse.}}
Study Type : | Interventional |
Estimated Enrollment : | 72 participants |
Masking : | None (Open Label) |
Primary Purpose : | Treatment |
Official Title : | A Fully Automated and Culturally-Adapted mHealth Intervention for Smoking Cessation Among Black Smokers With HIV |
Actual Study Start Date : | October 16, 2023 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date : | December 31, 2024 |
Estimated Study Completion Date : | December 31, 2024 |
Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Experimental: MASP+ app & NRT MASP+ is an intervention designed to assist Black smokers with HIV who experience elevated anxiety sensitivity to quit smoking through the use of educational videos, tailored messages, and interoceptive exercises designed to help the user overcome negative feelings of stress and nicotine withdrawal. Nicotine patches will be made available to provide adjunctive support. |
Behavioral: MASP+ |
Active Comparator: QuitGuide app + NRT The QuitGuide app is a standard-of-care app that allows users to track nicotine cravings and provides motivational messages. Nicotine patches will be made available to provide adjunctive support. |
Behavioral: Control |
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Accepts Healthy Volunteers |
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Recruiting
Thomas Street at Quentin Mease Health Center
Houston, Texas, United States, 77004