Multicentric randomized clinical trial to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of a motivational intervention against smoking, based on the information obtained from spirometry in primary care: the RESET study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Spirometry is the recommended method of evaluating pulmonary function when respiratory disease is suspected in smokers. Nonetheless, no evidence exists of the usefulness of information obtained from this test as a motivational strategy for smoking cessation. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a motivational intervention based on spirometry results in achieving long-term smoking cessation.

Methods/design

We propose a multicenter randomized clinical trial in the primary care setting.

Study subjects

We will recruit active smokers of both sexes, aged 35-70 years, with a cumulated smoking habit exceeding 10 packs/year and who consult for any reason with their primary care physician in the 20 health centers in the province of

SUBMITTER: Martin-Lujan F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4743363 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature