New behavioral therapy shows promise for smoking cessation in HIV patients
NCT ID NCT04532970
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new type of counseling called behavioral activation problem solving (BAPS) against standard smoking cessation counseling for people with HIV in Botswana. 651 participants were split into two groups to see which approach helped more people quit smoking. The goal was to compare quit rates at 10 weeks and 26 weeks after starting treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- behavioral therapy (behavioral activation problem solving counseling)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a more effective way to help people with HIV quit smoking, improving their overall health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study, but results may not apply to all populations. Behavioral interventions can vary in effectiveness from person to person.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Botswana
Gaborone, Botswana
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