Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 4:01 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 4:01 PM
NCT ID:
NCT01351766
Brief Summary:
The primary purpose of this study is to develop a specialized behavioral activation treatment for smoking in youths ages 18-21 with elevated depressive symptoms. In the first phase we utilize focus groups and pilot testing with 15 youths to develop the behavioral activation smoking treatment for youth. In Phase II, we will conduct an open-label trial of the new treatment that will include 8 weeks of transdermal nicotine patch, which will begin at the time of quitting smoking. Participants will be followed over 26 weeks post-quit date. A subset of participants will also undergo an fMRI session to examine reward sensitivity.
Detailed Description:
1. 18-21 years of age,
2. a regular smoker for at least 6 months
3. currently smoking an average of at least 5 cigarettes per day
4. want to quit smoking
5. report current elevated depressive symptoms
Study:
NCT01351766
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT01351766