Mobile Apps for Smoking Cessation
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
No Placebo Group
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
We will conduct a small-scale randomized controlled trial (RCT) with 24 adult smokers enrolled in the TTP. Participants will receive either the Free4Good mobile app for positive psychology skills training or a breathing relaxation mobile app control (Breathe2Relax). All participants will be receiving tobacco cessation treatment in the Tobacco Treatment Program at MD Anderson as standard of care.
Research Team
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Jennifer A. Minnix
Principal Investigator
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for adult smokers aged 18-65 who are patients at MD Anderson, have been smoking daily for at least a year, and own an iPhone with regular app usage. They must be willing to set a quit date within the next month and not be receiving other cessation treatments or suffering from severe depression or conditions that could risk their safety.Inclusion Criteria
Current smoker (i.e., at least 1 cigarette or e-cig per day)
Currently own an iOS mobile phone (iPhone) using iOS 9.0 or later and reports regular use (at least weekly) of at least 1 iOS app
I can speak and understand English well.
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Exclusion Criteria
Endorsing current suicidal ideation or intent
Meeting criteria for a current Major Depressive Episode measured by the PHQ-9
Subject considered by the investigator an unsuitable candidate for receipt of a smoking cessation treatment or unstable to be followed up throughout the entire duration of the study
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Treatment Details
Interventions
- Breathe2Relax mobile app (Behavioural Intervention)
- Free4Good mobile app (Behavioural Intervention)
Trial OverviewThe study tests two smartphone apps' effectiveness in aiding smoking cessation among participants already enrolled in a Tobacco Treatment Program. One group will use the Free4Good app focusing on positive psychology, while the control group will use Breathe2Relax, an app for breathing relaxation.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Group 2 smartphone applicationsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
app is designed to help you increase your positive feelings, behaviors, and thoughts.
Group II: Group 1 smartphone applicationsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
app is designed to help you learn relaxation skills
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor
Trials
3,107
Recruited
1,813,000+