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Aimee C Ruscio1, Christine Muench2, Emily Brede1
1Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD;
Summary
Brief mindfulness practice (Brief-MP) effectively reduced negative affect, craving, and daily cigarette consumption in smokers. This pilot study suggests Brief-MP is a promising tool for smoking cessation support.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Clinical Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Most smokers fail to quit without assistance despite available treatments.
- Mindfulness practice shows potential as a supportive intervention for smoking cessation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a brief mindfulness practice (Brief-MP) intervention delivered via Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) in reducing smoking behavior.
- To assess the impact of Brief-MP on negative affect, craving, and daily cigarette consumption.
Main Methods:
- A pilot parallel-group randomized controlled trial involving 44 adult community smokers.
- Participants were assigned to either a Brief-MP group or a control (sham meditation) group for 2 weeks.
- Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) using PDAs captured self-reported smoking behavior, negative affect, and craving.
Main Results:
- Brief-MP significantly reduced overall negative affect compared to the control group.
- Participants in the Brief-MP group experienced reduced craving immediately post-meditation.
- The Brief-MP intervention led to a reduction in the number of cigarettes smoked per day over time.
Conclusions:
- Brief mindfulness practice administered in real-world settings effectively reduced negative affect, craving, and cigarette use.
- These findings suggest that Brief-MP may be a valuable adjunct treatment for smoking cessation.
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