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Approach bias retraining to augment smoking cessation: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Jasper A J Smits1, Scarlett O Baird1, Mike Rinck2
1Department of Psychology, Institute for Mental Health Research, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, United States.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications
|March 23, 2019
Summary
Approach bias retraining (ABR) may enhance smoking cessation. This pilot study tested ABR alongside standard treatments, comparing abstinence rates in heavy smokers. Findings could improve addiction treatment strategies.
Area of Science:
- Addiction research
- Behavioral psychology
- Clinical intervention studies
Background:
- Addicted individuals exhibit approach bias towards substance-related stimuli.
- Approach bias retraining (ABR) shows promise in treating addictive behaviors.
- Standard smoking cessation includes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and nicotine replacement therapy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate if ABR can augment standard smoking cessation treatments.
- To evaluate the efficacy of ABR-augmented treatment versus placebo in adult smokers.
- To inform the development of novel treatment strategies for smoking cessation.
Main Methods:
- Pilot study design.
- Random assignment of 100 adult smokers to ABR-augmented or placebo-augmented treatment.
- Comparison of short-term and long-term smoking abstinence rates between groups.
Main Results:
- This section is to be filled once the study is completed and results are available.
Conclusions:
- This section is to be filled once the study is completed and conclusions are drawn.
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