Smartphone Application for Smoking Cessation

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of a smartphone application for smoking cessation in smokers ages 18 to 65 years.

Detailed Description
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In this randomized control trial, subjects will be randomly assigned to receive one of two treatments: (1) a standard smartphone application to support smokers working to become quit-free, or (2) the tested intervention, an app that trains behavioral strategies for smoking cessation. The primary endpoint of interest will be 1-week point prevalence abstinence at end of treatment, and at 3 and 6 months follow-up for individuals.

Official Title
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Smartphone Application for Smoking Cessation

Conditions
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Smoking

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Experimental App
* Behavioral: Active Comparator App


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Smoke 5+ cigarettes/day < 3 months abstinence in the past year Have a smartphone Score greater than or equal to 8 of 10 on the Contemplation Ladder (Biener & Abrams, 1991) Exclusion Criteria: None

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Experimental App<br>This is a 3-week smartphone-based training program that trains behavioral strategies for smoking cessation by helping smokers self-monitor their smoking habits, recognize when and how often they smoke, identify triggers for smoking, and learn methods to become more mindful of triggers, to quit smoking with a target quit date of 3 weeks. | Behavioral: Experimental App<br>* It is comprised of twenty-two modules of 10-15 minutes each, designed to teach behavioral strategies for smoking cessation using psychoeducation-based audio and videos, animations to reinforce key concepts, and in vivo exercises. In addition, 5 bonus modules become available upon completion of earlier modules; these may be accessed for additional practices to bolster other modules<br>|
| Active Comparator: Active comparator app<br>This is a 3-week smartphone application for smoking cessation in which smokers self-monitor their smoking habits, mood, and experience, to quit smoking with a target quit date of 3 weeks. | Behavioral: Active Comparator App<br>* It is comprised of 6 prompts per day asking individuals about their experience, behavior, and smoking habits, for 22-days.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Point prevalence abstinence at 6 months | Subjects will be assessed for smoking abstinence at a 6-month follow-up. | 6 months after beginning treatment | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Point prevalence abstinence at 3 months | Subjects will be assessed for smoking abstinence at a 3-month follow-up. | 3 months after beginning treatment | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Cigarette smoking