NDLI: Aachen smoking cessation and harm reduction (ASCHR) trial study protocol – scientific evaluation of a psychological-telemedical counseling concept for smoking cessation in patients with vascular diseases

Content Provider	Springer Nature : BioMed Central
Author	Scheliga, Sebastian Derissen, Mara Kröger, Knut Röhrig, Rainer Schomacher, Lea Schick, Hannah Beckers, Rainer Böhner, Hinrich Habel, Ute
Abstract	Background Smoking is a major risk factor of cardiovascular diseases, notably peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Despite this link, research on smoking cessation interventions in PAD patients remains scarce and inconclusive regarding the efficacy of such interventions. Therefore, elucidating it is crucial and should address both individuals who smoke that are motivated to quit and individuals who smoke heavily lacking the motivation to quit. Methods/Design The Aachen Smoking Cessation and Harm Reduction (ASCHR) trial is a prospective randomized controlled study (RCT) on the benefits of telemedical-psychological support for smoking cessation in patients with PAD, funded by the “Innovation Fund” of the Joint Federal Committee in Germany. This trial aims to scientifically assess the efficacy, feasibility, acceptance, and efficiency of a multi-stage smoking cessation program based on the recommendations of the German guideline for smoking cessation tailored to patients with PAD, compared to a control group receiving no intervention. Central to the program is psychological counseling utilizing motivational interviewing techniques, delivered through telemedicine via video consultations. The primary endpoint of the ASCHR trial is the smoking cessation rate after 8 months of intervention, with a secondary endpoint evaluating sustained abstinence at a further 6 months follow-up. Smoking cessation is defined as a carbon monoxide level in exhaled air of less than 6 ppm. We hypothesize that the group receiving the multi-stage cessation program will yield a cessation rate at least 10 percentage points higher than that of usual care. Anticipating a dropout rate of around 35%, the planned sample size is at least N = 1032 study participants. Discussion Should the trial demonstrate significant positive outcomes, efforts should be made to integrate the program into routine care in Germany, potentially offering a promising base for future smoking cessation support among PAD patients.
Related Links	https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/counter/pdf/10.1186/s12889-024-20192-7.pdf
Ending Page	9
Page Count	9
Starting Page	1
File Format	HTM / HTML
ISSN	14712458
DOI	10.1186/s12889-024-20192-7
Journal	BMC Public Health
Issue Number	1
Volume Number	24
Language	English
Publisher	BioMed Central
Publisher Date	2024-10-02
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Public Health Medicine Epidemiology Biostatistics Vaccine Environmental Health Smoking cessation Peripheral arterial disease Telemedicine Psychological support Medicine/Public Health
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Journal Impact Factor	3.5/2023
5-Year Journal Impact Factor	3.9/2023

Sl.	Authority	Responsibilities	Communication Details
1	Ministry of Education (GoI), Department of Higher Education	Sanctioning Authority	https://www.education.gov.in/ict-initiatives
2	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	Host Institute of the Project: The host institute of the project is responsible for providing infrastructure support and hosting the project	https://www.iitkgp.ac.in
3	National Digital Library of India Office, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	The administrative and infrastructural headquarters of the project	Dr. B. Sutradhar bsutra@ndl.gov.in
4	Project PI / Joint PI	Principal Investigator and Joint Principal Investigators of the project	Dr. B. Sutradhar bsutra@ndl.gov.in Prof. Saswat Chakrabarti will be added soon
5	Website/Portal (Helpdesk)	Queries regarding NDLI and its services	support@ndl.gov.in
6	Contents and Copyright Issues	Queries related to content curation and copyright issues	content@ndl.gov.in
7	National Digital Library of India Club (NDLI Club)	Queries related to NDLI Club formation, support, user awareness program, seminar/symposium, collaboration, social media, promotion, and outreach	clubsupport@ndl.gov.in
8	Digital Preservation Centre (DPC)	Assistance with digitizing and archiving copyright-free printed books	dpc@ndl.gov.in
9	IDR Setup or Support	Queries related to establishment and support of Institutional Digital Repository (IDR) and IDR workshops	idr@ndl.gov.in

Correction: Aachen smoking cessation and harm reduction (ASCHR) trial study protocol – scientific evaluation of a psychological-telemedical counseling concept for smoking cessation in patients with vascular diseases

Cumulative smoking exposure, duration of smoking cessation, and peripheral arterial disease in middle-aged and older Korean men

Mental health, smoking, harm reduction and quit attempts – a population survey in England

Home visiting and perinatal smoking: a mixed-methods exploration of cessation and harm reduction strategies

Smoking cessation among diabetes patients: results of a pilot randomized controlled trial in Kerala, India

Effects of timing of initiation and planning on smoking cessation outcomes: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Correlates of tobacco cessation counseling among Hispanic physicians in the US: A cross-sectional survey study

Effectiveness of the national German quitline for smoking cessation: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial

A randomised controlled trial linking mental health inpatients to community smoking cessation supports: A study protocol

Aachen smoking cessation and harm reduction (ASCHR) trial study protocol – scientific evaluation of a psychological-telemedical counseling concept for smoking cessation in patients with vascular diseases

Similar Documents

Correction: Aachen smoking cessation and harm reduction (ASCHR) trial study protocol – scientific evaluation of a psychological-telemedical counseling concept for smoking cessation in patients with vascular diseases

Cumulative smoking exposure, duration of smoking cessation, and peripheral arterial disease in middle-aged and older Korean men

Mental health, smoking, harm reduction and quit attempts – a population survey in England

Home visiting and perinatal smoking: a mixed-methods exploration of cessation and harm reduction strategies

Smoking cessation among diabetes patients: results of a pilot randomized controlled trial in Kerala, India

Effects of timing of initiation and planning on smoking cessation outcomes: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Correlates of tobacco cessation counseling among Hispanic physicians in the US: A cross-sectional survey study

Effectiveness of the national German quitline for smoking cessation: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial

A randomised controlled trial linking mental health inpatients to community smoking cessation supports: A study protocol

Aachen smoking cessation and harm reduction (ASCHR) trial study protocol – scientific evaluation of a psychological-telemedical counseling concept for smoking cessation in patients with vascular diseases