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NCT Number: NCT05471349

Message Testing in Older Adult Smokers

This study is examining different messages to motivate older smokers to quit smoking. Participants will be current smokers, between the ages of 50-80 years old, who do not have a history of cognitive impairment or dementia. Participants can expect to take part in a one-time 30 minute online survey.

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Key information

Conditions

Smoking Behavior Health Behavior Smoking Cessation

Age range

50 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Current smoker (smoking at least some days per week)
  • Ability to read and write English
  • Between the ages of 50 and 80 years old

Exclusion criteria

  • History of Mild Cognitive Impairment or dementia

Treatment and study plan

Flyer and video

Behavioral

Participants will view a flyer and video

Primary outcomes

  1. Emotional Response

    Time frame: Through study completion, approximately 30 minutes

    Measure participants' emotional response to the messages using a 1-9 scaled measurement of 14 different emotions (9 indicating more emotional response). Emotionality will be presented together summarizing the mean presentation of these emotions by the different groups.

  2. Motivation to Quit

    Time frame: Through study completion, approximately 30 minutes

    Measure participants' motivation to quit after viewing the flyer and video, using a 1 item scaled measurement of motivation to quit (1-7 scale, 7 indicating higher motivation).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Other

Collaborators

  • Centiment LLC
  • National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Registry information

Official study title

Message Testing in Older Adult Smokers (MCAS-2)

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Jul 22, 2022
Registry last updated
Jan 31, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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