A study looking at the relationship between personality and nicotine addiction
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This study is looking at the relationship between personality and the impulse to smoke cigarettes or e-cigarettes (vapes).
It is open to people who:
- use nicotine products
- used to use nicotine products
- do not use nicotine products
More about this trial
Cigarettes contain many different chemicals that are harmful to health. This includes nicotine. This is an addictive chemical and is thought to be one of the reasons that people find it difficult to give up smoking. Other products such as vapes also contain nicotine.
Previous research has looked at whether some aspects of personality might influence the need to smoke. This study wants to get a more complete understanding of this relationship.
To do this, the team are looking at 4 factors of your personality that might influence your smoking behaviour.
The first is your ability to be aware of and adapt to various experiences while choosing to act in ways that reflect your values. This is called psychological flexibility.
The second is your ability to manage your emotions and respond effectively. This is called emotional regulation.
The third is the belief that engaging in a behaviour will lead to a certain outcome, whether it is good or bad. This is called outcome expectations.
The fourth is the likelihood to act on a whim. While displaying behaviour that shows little or no consideration of the consequences. This is called impulsivity.
The aim of the study is to get a better understanding of the relationship between personality and nicotine addiction. These results may help health professionals in the future to work out the best ways to help people give up smoking.
Who can enter
The following bullet points are a summary of the entry conditions for this study. Talk to your doctor or the study team if you are unsure about any of these. They will be able to advise you.
Who can take part
You may be able to take part if you are at least 18 years old and one of the following apply. You:
- currently use a nicotine product such as cigarettes or vape
- previously used nicotine products
- have not use nicotine products
Who cannot take part
You not to take part if you have either of the following. You have:
- a mental health condition or
- a smoking related health condition such as lung cancer
Trial design
This is an online survey. The questions ask about:
- your psychological flexibility
- your emotional regulation
- what you think are the consequences of your smoking
You do not have to answer all the questions if you don’t want to.
You can leave the survey at any time without completing it.
You have 4 weeks after completing the survey to have your answers removed from the study if you want to.
The information in the survey is confidential. Only the study team can view your information. You will be identified by a code (letters and numbers) so your answers are anonymous.
Hospital visits
There are no hospital visits if you take part in the study.
Side effects
The study team do not anticipate any side effects from taking part in the study.
You might feel uncomfortable completing some of the questions in the survey. If you do you can:
- leave the survey at anytime
- skip answering some of the questions
The research team can give you the contact details of organisations that can help.
We have information about smoking, tobacco and cancer.
Location
Recruitment start:
Recruitment end:
How to join a clinical trial
Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.
Chief Investigator
Marisha David
Supported by
University of West London
Other information
For further information you can contact Marisha David at 21286612@student.uwl.ac.uk.
If you have questions about the trial please contact our cancer information nurses
Freephone 0808 800 4040
