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Examining Outcome Expectancies and Behavioral Reinforcers Among Young Adult Smokers
NCT04383782 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Chronic cigarette smoking habits often begin in adolescence or early adulthood. 98% of cigarette smokers try their first cigarette before the age of 26. Thus, young adult smokers represent an important target for early smoking cessation intervention. This study tests two interventions designed to increase motivation to quit and decrease smoking behavior. These interventions include: an expectancy challenge approach, which aims to increase negative beliefs about the consequences of smoking; and a behavioral economics approach, which encourages participants to substitute non-smoking behaviors that may still provide reinforcement similar to reinforcement derived from smoking a cigarette.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Control
- BEHAVIORAL Expectancy Challenge
- BEHAVIORAL Expectancy Challenge + Behavioral Activation
Study Locations (1)
District of Columbia
- American University — Washington D.C.
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 159 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-05-22 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-01-04 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04383782
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04383782 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 159 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is American University, which has 61 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Smoking Cessation appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions — of which Control is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04383782 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include District of Columbia. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04383782 about?
NCT04383782 is a clinical study titled "Examining Outcome Expectancies and Behavioral Reinforcers Among Young Adult Smokers". Chronic cigarette smoking habits often begin in adolescence or early adulthood. 98% of cigarette smokers try their first cigarette before the age of 26. Thus, young adult smokers represent an important target for early smoking cessation intervention. This study tests two interventions designed to in...
What is the current status of trial NCT04383782?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 159 participants. The study started on 2020-05-22. Estimated completion is 2021-01-04.
What conditions does trial NCT04383782 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Smoking Cessation. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04383782?
The interventions under investigation include: Control (BEHAVIORAL), Expectancy Challenge (BEHAVIORAL), Expectancy Challenge + Behavioral Activation (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04383782?
This trial is sponsored by American University, which has 61 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04383782 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across District of Columbia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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