Increasing Physical Activity as Part of a Smoking Cessation Program

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Conditions studied: Smoking Cessation

In brief

Cigarette smoking is the most common risk factor for lung cancer, and it increases the risk of developing other cancers, chronic lung disease, and heart disease. A smoking cessation program that incorporates physical activity may be beneficial in improving long-term smoking cessation rates. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a community-based physical activity program, in combination with nicotine replacement therapy and a behavioral smoking cessation program, at improving cessation rates among sedentary smokers.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00403312

Run by

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

People needed

400

Starts

2003-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2008-07-02

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Smokes five or more cigarettes each day in the year prior to study entry
• Sedentary or minimally active physical activity level
• Willing to be randomly assigned to either intervention group
• Willing to use the nicotine patch

You may not qualify if…

• Pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant in the year following study entry
• Planning to move out of the area in the year following study entry
• Blood pressure greater than 160/95 mm Hg
• Body weight greater than 140% of ideal body weight
• History of heart attack, stroke, unstable angina, coronary artery bypass grafting, angioplasty, or stent in the 6 months prior to study entry
• Symptomatic peripheral artery disease
• History of congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association [NYHA] Class III or IV)
• Electrocardiogram (EKG) evidence of 2nd or 3rd degree atrioventricular (AV) block
• History of a serious illness that might limit longevity (e.g., significant kidney disease, liver disease, cancer)
• Current substance abuse
• Current alcohol use of more than 21 drinks per week
• Uncontrolled arrhythmia or hyperthyroidism

Where it is running

• University of Memphis Center for Community Health — Memphis, Tennessee, United States
• Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center — Memphis, Tennessee, United States

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