Status:
COMPLETED
Tobacco Cessation for Veterans With Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Lead Sponsor:
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Conditions:
Tobacco Use Cessation
Post Traumatic Stress Disorders
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goal of this study is to improve the effectiveness of tobacco cessation treatment for veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) through ongoing, integrated care management approach using...
Detailed Description
Background: Veterans smoke at a higher rate (30%) than the U.S. adult population (21%), and veterans with PTSD have even higher rates of smoking (53-66%). Evidence has shown that any tobacco dependenc...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV criteria (DSM-IV) for diagnosis code 309.81 PTSD
- Willingness to participate
- Currently smoking 1 or more cigarettes per day
Exclusion
- Use smokeless tobacco, pipes or cigars instead of cigarettes
- Have imminent risk of suicide or violence
- Have severe psychiatric symptoms or psychosocial instability likely to prevent participation in protocol (provider will assess appropriateness)
- Have clinically apparent gross cognitive impairment
- Unable to connect Health Buddy in home
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
178 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00908882
Start Date
July 1 2009
End Date
June 1 2014
Last Update
June 16 2015
Active Locations (1)
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VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System, Denver
Denver, Colorado, United States, 80220