Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of Cigarette Holders, Plastic Menthol Cigarettes, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Smoking Reduction Among Schizophrenia Inpatients: A Comparative Study
Lead Sponsor:
Lev-Hasharon Mental Healtlh Center
Conditions:
Schizophrenia
Heavy Smoking
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims: 1\. to assess the effect of smoking reduction programs (behavior therapy alone or behavior therapy with cigarette holders; "Flowers Menthol" plastic cigarettes with menthol) on cigar...
Detailed Description
Smoking is a leading preventable cause of death in the western world. The highest incidence of smoking is among psychiatric inpatients. The issue of smoking among psychiatric patients needs to be addr...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 18-65 male or female.
- DSM -IV criteria for chronic schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.
- Ability and willingness to sign informed consent for participation in the study.
- Patients' expressed interest in participating in a smoking-reduction program
- Smoking a minimum of 20 cigarettes daily, for 6 months prior to the study period, as per patient report.
- Patients treated with antipsychotic agents.
Exclusion
- Significant physical illness.
- Evidence of organic brain damage , mental retardation , alcohol or drug abuse.
- Pregnant or nursing female patients.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
37 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00302432
Start Date
March 1 2006
End Date
December 1 2007
Last Update
July 22 2010
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Lev-Hasharon MHC
Netanya, Israel, 42100