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Tobacco DependenceNCT01423578

Effects of Yoga and Cardiovascular Exercise on Smoking Motivation

A study testing Hatha Yoga (HY), Cardiovascular Exercise (CE) and Smoking Cessation Counseling in people with Tobacco Dependence, run by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The overall purpose of this pilot study is to examine effects of Hatha yoga and cardiovascular exercise on craving, mood, cue reactivity, and smoking behavior. Our preliminary study indicated that a single session of either form of activity intervention improved mood, and the yoga intervention appeared to decrease… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 55 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Tobacco Dependence
What is being tested?
Hatha Yoga (HY), Cardiovascular Exercise (CE) and Smoking Cessation Counseling
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
79 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
21 Aug 2007to 20 Jun 2017
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 55 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Smoke at least 10 cigarettes per day
  • Smoked regularly at least 2 years
  • Carbon monoxide reading at least 8 ppm
  • Interest in quitting smoking
  • Able to read and understand the consent form and questionnaires
  • Not currently practicing yoga

Who cannot join

  • Current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV (DSM-IV) (American Psychiatric Association, 1994) psychosis
  • Major depressive episode, manic episode, or panic disorder
  • Current DSM-IV psychoactive substance dependence or use
  • Current medication use that might affect physiological responses
  • Current use of bupropion, varenicline, or nicotine-containing products other than cigarettes
  • Significant health problems that might compromise physiological data collection or be contraindicated for moderate physical exercise or yoga
  • Significant hearing or visual impairment; pregnant as determined by urine human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) test or nursing females
  • Body mass index (BMI) 35 or greater

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

    Tampa, Florida, 33612

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About this study

The overall purpose of this pilot study is to examine effects of Hatha yoga and cardiovascular exercise on craving, mood, cue reactivity, and smoking behavior. Our preliminary study indicated that a single session of either form of activity intervention improved mood, and the yoga intervention appeared to decrease cravings to smoke. The proposed study will extend this preliminary research in several ways.

Read the detailed description

First, the investigators will expand the exercise-based interventions from one to three sessions, which will more closely resemble how these interventions may be used in the context of smoking cessation. Second, the investigators will recruit smokers who are motivated to quit smoking, further increasing the clinical relevance of the research. Finally, the investigators will examine the effects of the interventions on actual smoking behavior within and outside of the laboratory setting. This may appropriately be considered a "proof of concept" study, as the investigators will not be powered to detect treatment outcome (smoking cessation) differences, nor are the interventions designed to maximize clinical smoking cessation outcomes.

Participants will be randomized to receive 3-sessions of yoga instruction, 3-sessions of cardiovascular exercise, or to a no activity control group. Sessions will be scheduled to occur approximately 7 days apart, with a minimum of 4 between sessions. Mood and craving will be assessed before and after each session, and smoking behavior will be assessed following each session. Finally, a detailed cue reactivity assessment will be conducted prior to the first session and following the last session. Analyses will examine intervention effects on craving, mood, cue reactivity, and smoking behavior. In addition, the investigators will examine several potential mediators and moderators of intervention effects on smoking behavior. Finally, the investigators will continue to examine the feasibility and potential acceptability of each active intervention, to assist in developing future clinical applications of these techniques in the context of smoking cessation.

Being tested
Hatha Yoga (HY), Cardiovascular Exercise (CE), Smoking Cessation Counseling
Keywords
craving, mood, cue reactivity, smoking behavior, quit smoking, prevention, Hatha yoga, cardiovascular exercise
Medical subject headings
Tobacco Use Disorder, Smoking

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Hatha Yoga (HY)Behavioural

    Also called yoga

    3 Sessions of yoga instruction

  • Cardiovascular Exercise (CE)Behavioural

    Also called exercise

    3 sessions of cardiovascular exercise

  • Smoking Cessation CounselingBehavioural

    Also called control group

    4 smoking cessation counseling visits.

Study groups in NCT01423578
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Hatha Yoga (HY)Active comparatorExercise and Smoking Cessation Counseling
Receives: Behavioral: Hatha Yoga (HY); Behavioral: Smoking Cessation Counseling
Cardiovascular Exercise (CE)ExperimentalExercise and Smoking Cessation Counseling
Receives: Behavioral: Cardiovascular Exercise (CE); Behavioral: Smoking Cessation Counseling
Smoking Cessation Counseling OnlyOtherControl Group - Smoking Cessation Counseling
Receives: Behavioral: Smoking Cessation Counseling

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. The Number of Participants Reporting Post Intervention Effects

    Intervention effects on measures of craving, mood, cue reactivity, and smoking behavior will be analyzed with mixed-design analysis of variance (ANOVA), with Intervention as the between-group factor (HY vs. CE vs. NA), and Time as a within-subject factor (pre vs. post-intervention). Analyses for cue reactivity variables will include the additional within-subject factor of Cue Type (smoking vs. neutral), and analyses for craving and mood self-report will include the additional within-subject factor of Session (1 vs. 2 vs. 3).

    Measured: Average of 6 Months

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Number of Participants Reporting Behavior Changes Post Intervention

    In order to determine whether intervention effects on smoking behavior are mediated by changes in craving, mood, and/or cue reactivity, we will conduct Sobel tests (e.g., Preacher \& Leonardelli, 2001), supplemented by mediation analyses using methods of Baron \& Kenny (1986).

    Measured: Average of 6 Months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted26 Aug 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study start21 Aug 2007
  3. Primary completion2 May 2011
  4. Study completion20 Jun 2017

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
79 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01423578
Sponsor's protocol ID
MCC-15245
Status last verified
Jun 2017
First submitted
24 Aug 2011
Last updated
26 Jun 2017
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Hatha Yoga (HY), Cardiovascular Exercise (CE) and Smoking Cessation Counseling in people with Tobacco Dependence, run by H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Jun 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

The Number of Participants Reporting Post Intervention Effects (time frame: Average of 6 Months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 26 Jun 2017.

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