University of Houston
The present investigation aims to assess the efficacy of an innovative and novel smoking cessation intervention that integrates approach bias retraining (ABR) and standard smoking cessation treatment (ST). Participants will be randomized to either: (1) standard smoking cessation treatment and approach bias retraining (ST+ABR); (2) ST+Sham; or (3) ST-only.
The study employs a randomized controlled design to follow 300 individuals who smoke cigarettes as they engage in a smoking quit attempt following standard smoking cessation treatment (ST). Participants will be randomized to one of three conditions: (1) ST+ABR; (2) ST+Sham; or (3) ST-only. Participants will complete a self-screener, baseline appointment, 7 weeks of smoking cessation treatment, combined with approach bias retraining (if applicable) in the laboratory (with the quit day scheduled for the 6th session), 2x daily ecological momentary assessments (EMAs) for 4-weeks following their qu…
Inclusion Criteria: * At least 18 years of age * Ability to speak English fluently * Ability to read English fluently * Ability to write in English fluently * Biochemical verification of self-reported smoking status following minimum study specified smoking rate endorsement * Motivated to quit smoking * Willing to attend in-person visits * Provide written informed consent, accepting study inclusion criteria and the randomized group assignment * English literacy of 7th grade or higher, as indicated by a score of 4 or greater on the Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine-Short Form (REALM…
ST+ABR participants will complete seven weekly sessions of 15 minutes of computerized training (ABR), followed by a 45-minute session of standard smoking cessation treatment (CBT+NRT). Participants will be instructed to pull or push a joystick depending on the tilt, which will be positive-related or smoking-related images.
ST+Sham participants will complete seven weekly sessions of 15 minute computerized control sessions (AAT), followed by a 45-minute session of standard smoking cessation treatment (CBT+NRT). Participants will be instructed to pull or push a joystick depending on the tilt, which will be positive-related or smoking-related images.
ST Only will consist of 7 weekly 45-minute sessions of standard treatment (CBT+NRT) for smoking cessation.
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