About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
At least 18 years of age
Ability to speak English fluently
Ability to read English fluently
Ability to write in English fluently
Disqualifiers
Having used an e-cigarette in the past 3 months
Having initiated any mental health therapy or pharmacotherapy within the past 3 months
Being currently in therapy for substance abuse (including nicotine dependence)
Being currently enrolled in any other studies at the RESTORE lab to help quit smoking
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- ST+ABR
- ST+Sham
- ST Only
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
University of Houston
Lead sponsor
University of Texas at Austin
Collaborator