Nicotine and Tobacco Message Framing to Change Smoking Behavior in Diverse Groups of Young Adult Smokers

Description

This clinical trial evaluates the effect of message framing on smoking behaviors among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) young adults who use nicotine and/or tobacco. Tobacco regulation has contributed to a steady decline in tobacco products designed to be smoked (combustible), but there has been an increase in the use of new tobacco products, such as electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). The use of more than one tobacco product (polytobacco) is high in LGBTQ+ populations. Both LGBTQ+ people and people who engage in polytobacco use are less likely to view tobacco as harmful, which may reinforce tobacco use. Message framing includes culturally targeted messages to communicate the absolute risks (AR) and relative risks (RR) of polytobacco use. Using message framing may increase quit rates or change smoking behaviors in LGBTQ+ young adults who use nicotine and/or tobacco products.

Conditions

Tobacco-Related Carcinoma

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Study overview

This clinical trial evaluates the effect of message framing on smoking behaviors among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) young adults who use nicotine and/or tobacco. Tobacco regulation has contributed to a steady decline in tobacco products designed to be smoked (combustible), but there has been an increase in the use of new tobacco products, such as electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). The use of more than one tobacco product (polytobacco) is high in LGBTQ+ populations. Both LGBTQ+ people and people who engage in polytobacco use are less likely to view tobacco as harmful, which may reinforce tobacco use. Message framing includes culturally targeted messages to communicate the absolute risks (AR) and relative risks (RR) of polytobacco use. Using message framing may increase quit rates or change smoking behaviors in LGBTQ+ young adults who use nicotine and/or tobacco products.

The Effect of Nicotine and Tobacco Message Framing on Use Among Diverse Groups of Young Adults: Aim 3 Randomized Control Trial (RCT)

Nicotine and Tobacco Message Framing to Change Smoking Behavior in Diverse Groups of Young Adult Smokers

Condition
Tobacco-Related Carcinoma
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Columbus

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43210

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * 18-35 years old
  • * Self-identify as LGBTQ+
  • * Able to speak English fluently
  • * An ever user of ENDS and combustible tobacco who currently use ENDS, combustible cigarettes, or both ENDS and combustible cigarettes
  • * Currently reside in the United States (US)
  • * Have a mobile phone through a U.S. carrier with MMS messaging and can send and receive text messages for study participation
  • * Access to the internet with Zoom capabilities
  • * Have a landline or Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) phone number

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 35 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center,

Joanne G Patterson, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Study Record Dates

2026-12-31