Status:

COMPLETED

Faith Based Pilot Intervention to Reduce Tobacco Use Among Somali Males

Lead Sponsor:

University of Minnesota

Conditions:

Tobacco Use

Faith-Based

Eligibility:

MALE

18-79 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

1.1 In the last five years, representatives of WellShare International and the University of Minnesota have engaged a large community of Muslims of Somali descent in the Twin Cities of Minnesota in a ...

Detailed Description

Smoking Prevalence in the Muslim communities: Although significant declines in cigarette smoking prevalence have been realized in the United States (U.S.), this decline is not universal. Muslim commun...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Somali Male
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Can read either Somali or English (Non English Speaking Participants will be included)
  • Current smokers defined as smoking ≥ 1 cigarette per day
  • Self-report of smoking ≥ 100 cigarettes in their lifetime
  • Willingness to use nicotine patch or other selected pharmacotherapy
  • Possess a working mobile phone with texting
  • Planning to fast during Ramadan

Exclusion

  • Currently using any form of smoking cessation service
  • Any medical contraindication
  • Current history or in past 6 months of a psychotic disorder
  • Suicidal ideation
  • Cognitive impairment
  • Any other medical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere with the patient's ability to successfully and safely complete the study

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 30 2017

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 21 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03379142

Start Date

December 30 2017

End Date

December 21 2019

Last Update

September 4 2020

Active Locations (2)

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University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55412

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WellShare International

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55414