Cluster randomised, controlled trial of pro-actively identifying smokers and offering evidence based support to stop smoking

ISRCTN ISRCTN71514078
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN71514078
Protocol serial number PG/04/073
Sponsor University of Nottingham (UK)
Funder British Heart Foundation (UK) (ref: PG/04/073)
Submission date
15/08/2005
Registration date
07/09/2005
Last edited
06/10/2009
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Other
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr Sarah Lewis
Scientific

Division of Respiratory Medicine
Clinical Sciences Building
City Hospital
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
United Kingdom

Phone +44 (0)115 8404761
Email sarah.lewis@nottingham.ac.uk

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designCluster randomised controlled parallel group trial
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Scientific title
Study objectivesThat systematically identifying smokers who want to quit smoking using general practice registers and questionnaires, and pro-actively referring them to use a range of evidence-based smoking cessation interventions will be effective and cost effective in encouraging more widespread smoking cessation.
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedSmoking
InterventionParticipants in intervention practices will be asked whether they would like help or advice to stop smoking. A research nurse trained in smoking cessation methods will telephone these individuals, provide brief advice on smoking cessation according to evidence-based guidelines and encourage smokers to contact and use the local smoking cessation service, New Leaf.

Participants in control practices receive no intervention.
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measure(s)

Point abstinence (for ≥7 days) at 6 months

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

Access and uptake of smoking cessation services by 6 months.
Number of quit attempts lasting more than 24 hours over 6 months.
Cost effectiveness of this intervention.

Completion date31/01/2007

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
Lower age limit18 Years
SexAll
Target sample size at registration24
Key inclusion criteriaPatients within the practice aged 18 or over who are current smokers
Key exclusion criteriaDoes not match inclusion criteria
Date of first enrolment01/01/2005
Date of final enrolment31/01/2007

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United Kingdom
  • England

Study participating centre

Division of Respiratory Medicine
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article results 01/06/2008 Yes No