Community smoking cessation for adults with high anxiety sensitivity
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a smoking cessation program designed for adults who are very sensitive to anxiety (like feeling panicky about physical symptoms). It takes place at local YMCA centers and aims to help you quit smoking through a community-based approach.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have high anxiety sensitivity (for example, you often feel very scared of physical feelings like a fast heartbeat or shortness of breath).
- You are a daily smoker and have smoked at least 5 cigarettes (or vapes or little cigars) every day for at least a year.
- You are motivated to quit smoking (a score of 5 or higher on a 0 to 10 scale).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is less than 40.
- You have medical clearance from your doctor to participate in the study.
- You are located within 50 miles of a participating YMCA site.
- You are not already regularly exercising (at least 75 minutes of vigorous activity each week).
- You are not currently receiving any other treatment for quitting smoking.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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