Smoking Cessation
Conditions
Keywords
Smoking, Cessation
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of a Mobile Mindfulness Training smartphone application on smoking cessation in smokers ages 18 to 65 years.
Detailed description
In this study, a pilot phase will be carried out first to test feasibility and engagement of the tested intervention. Then in the 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 mindfulness 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.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALActive Comparator App/Training
This is a free smoking cessation smartphone app using the latest evidence-based smoking cessation methods and behavior change theory. The app allows users to set a quit date, financial goals, and reminders, track daily smoking habits with an easy-to-use calendar, see graphs tracking money saved and number of packs not smoked, receive health milestones and craving tips to stay motivated, connect with social networks to give milestone updates, create a video diary, and watch personalized video messages from loved ones
BEHAVIORALExperimental App/Training
It is comprised of twenty-two modules of 10-15 minutes each, designed to teach mindfulness 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.
Sponsors
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Participants must be (a) 18-65 years of age; (b) smoke 5+ cigarettes/day, (c) \< 3 months abstinence in the past year; (d) have a smartphone; and motivated to quit smoking.
Exclusion criteria
There are no
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Point prevalence abstinence at 6 months | 6 months after beginning treatment | Subjects will be assessed for smoking abstinence at a 6-month follow-up. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Point prevalence abstinence at 3 months | 3 months after beginning treatment | Subjects will be assessed for smoking abstinence at a 3-month follow-up. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed