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NCT03716440 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Effects of Nature Exposure on Smoking Behavior

A NA study of Tobacco Smoking, sponsored by University of Montana.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
42
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT03716440 is a NA study of Tobacco Smoking that has completed, run by University of Montana. The registered enrollment target is 42 participants, below the 476-participant average among 38 other Tobacco Smoking trials with a reported enrollment target (91% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT03716440, a NA study of Tobacco Smoking, has completed, sponsored by University of Montana.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
42 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Smoking continues to be the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the U.S. While smoking is a significant threat to public health in the US in general, the negative effects of smoking disproportionately affect Americans with 12 or fewer years of education and those living below the poverty line. Given these health disparities, it is vital to have widely-available treatments that can be applied in multiple contexts in a cost-efficient way. While numerous methodologies and intervention programs exist, there is a need for improved cessation programs targeted to smokers with low levels of education attainment and income, as these smokers tend to be less likely to receive cessation assistance from a health care provider or have sufficient resources to access treatments. Therefore, the present proposal aims to assess the feasibility of a tool that will improve smoking cessation programs in a short and cost-effective manner: a brief exposure to nature. The health and wellbeing benefits of nature exposure have been well researched and are widely recognized, and research on the underlying mechanism for nature's positive impact on health has identified a reduction in impulsivity as a mediator of this effect. However, this work has never been directly translated to smoking outcomes, and thus the translational purpose of the present project is to assess the feasibility of a brief and cost-effective nature exposure intervention on smoking cessation outcomes. Prior work demonstrates the validity of the causal links in the nature -\> impulsivity -\> smoking cessation model. Research has shown that nature exposure reduces impulsivity for health-related outcomes, and found that increased impulsivity is linked to all stages of smoking. A necessary step in developing a practical application for this research is the aim of the present project. Smokers will be recruited online and randomly assigned to either the Nature or Control condition. Participants in the Nature condi

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • OTHER Nature exposure
  • OTHER Non-nature exposure

Study Locations (1)

Montana

  • University of Montana - Missoula

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 42 participants
Start Date 2018-04-02
Est. Completion 2018-06-30
Phase NA

Sponsor

University of Montana

24 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03716440

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03716440 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 42 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 476-participant average among 38 other Tobacco Smoking trials with a reported enrollment target (91% lower). The listed sponsor is University of Montana, which has 24 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Tobacco Smoking appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Nature exposure is the first listed.

NCT03716440 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Montana.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03716440 about?

NCT03716440 is a clinical study titled "Effects of Nature Exposure on Smoking Behavior". Smoking continues to be the leading cause of preventable death and disease in the U.S. While smoking is a significant threat to public health in the US in general, the negative effects of smoking disproportionately affect Americans with 12 or fewer years of education and those living below the pover...

What is the current status of trial NCT03716440?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 42 participants. The study started on 2018-04-02. Estimated completion is 2018-06-30.

What conditions does trial NCT03716440 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Tobacco Smoking.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03716440?

The interventions under investigation include: Nature exposure (OTHER), Non-nature exposure (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03716440?

This trial is sponsored by University of Montana, which has 24 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03716440 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Montana. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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