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Investigation of a positive care effect of the NichtraucherHelden App (Medicine): Implementation of a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT).

Investigation of a positive care effect of the NichtraucherHelden App (Medicine): Implementation of a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT).

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00025933
Enrollment
640
Registered
2021-07-30
Start date
2021-11-09
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

ICD-10 F17.2: Mental and behavioural disorders due to use of cannabinoids

Interventions

Group 1: Intervention Group (IG). Subjects receive a 3-minute, brief medical consultation and the NichtraucherHelden App (Medicine). At the end of the study, successful non-smokers provide a saliva sa

Sponsors

Sanero Medical GmbH
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - diagnosed tobacco dependence according to ICD-10 F17.2 - intention to quit smoking - age = 18 years - device for use of the NichtraucherHelden App (Medicine) - resident (primary residence) in Germany - valid private e-mail address

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - concomitant alcohol, pill, or illicit drug addiction - acutely symptomatic psychiatric illness - severe cognitive impairment - dementia-related illnesses - lack of German language skills - work in 24h shifts (e.g. rescue service, fire department) - participation in another tobacco cessation program - use of another smartphone app for tobacco cessation

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
7-day point prevalence of smoking abstinence 6 months after smoking cessation

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
- prolonged smoking abstinence - objective smoking abstinence measured by cotinine detection in saliva - changes in health-related quality of life - influence on shortness of breath - influence on cough

Countries

Germany

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026