The project's aim is to provide a targeted, computer-administered intervention to facilitate tobacco cessation for clients in alcohol treatment. The main focus of "On the Air: A tobacco cessation program for adults in alcohol recovery" is to reduce tobacco use of clients in alcohol treatment. The program will be offered through inpatient, residential, and outpatient treatment programs to help those struggling with alcohol addiction to understand, reduce, and stop tobacco use. Clients will develop a personalized tobacco cessation plan relevant to their readiness to quit tobacco use. Based on the metaphor of a television network, this tobacco cessation program contains information on personal risks, peer stories, cravings and withdrawal, a variety of interactive activities and tools, and also motivational feedback and tips to assist in the quitting process. Phase I was a proof of concept phase, in which we delivered a prototype CD-ROM on tobacco cessation. Phase II will involve completing the development of a functional CD-ROM tool which will be subjected to a clinical field trial with a group of adults (n=196) in treatment facilities for alcohol recovery. The clinical field study will involve finalizing the content, interface, and interactive features of the CD-ROM. We will also gather satisfaction data from both clients and counselors in the various treatment facilities.

Condition	Treatment or Intervention	Phase
Tobacco Use Disorder	Behavior: Tobacco Use Disorder	Phase II

Further Study Details: 

Expected Total Enrollment:  178

Ages Eligible for Study:  18 Years and above,  Genders Eligible for Study:  Both

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Carry a primary DSM-IV diagnosis of alcohol abuse or dependence
• Smoke at least one cigarette a day
• Be willing to sign informed consent and undergo initial assessment and follow-up
• Be willing to provide at least one collateral contact and collateral contact information

California
      SPIRITT Family Services, La Puente,  California,  United States
Massachusetts
      Athol Behavioral Health Center, Athol,  Massachusetts,  01331,  United States
Michigan
      Home of New Vision, Ann Arbor,  Michigan,  48104,  United States
      New Life Home for Recovering Women, Inc, Detroit,  Michigan,  United States
New York
      Brooklyn Psychiatric Centers, Brooklyn,  New York,  United States
      North General Hospital, New York,  New York,  United States
Vermont
      Maple Leaf Counseling, Inc., Montpelier,  Vermont,  United States

Study chairs or principal investigators

Stephen F Butler, Ph.D.,  Principal Investigator,  Inflexxion, Inc.   

Study ID Numbers:  NIDA-80460-1; R44-80460-1
Record last reviewed:  April 2005
Last Updated:  April 27, 2005
Record first received:  April 27, 2005
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:  NCT00109460
Health Authority: United States: Federal Government
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on 2005-05-03