Mindfulness App for Smoking Cessation in Cancer Survivors
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial requires that you are not currently using smoking cessation medications, so you would need to stop those if you are taking them.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment EMI for smoking cessation in cancer survivors?
Research shows that mindfulness-based programs can help cancer survivors improve their psychological well-being and quality of life, which might indirectly support smoking cessation efforts. Additionally, mindfulness-based stress reduction has been effective in improving sleep and reducing distress in cancer survivors, suggesting potential benefits for overall health and lifestyle changes.12345
Is the mindfulness app for smoking cessation safe for cancer survivors?
How is the mindfulness app treatment for smoking cessation in cancer survivors different from other treatments?
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of the study is to obtain feedback on a new quit-smoking treatment among individuals with a cancer diagnosis using a prototype app we developed.
Research Team
Christine Vinci, PhD
Principal Investigator
Moffitt Cancer Center
Min-Jeong Yang, PhD
Principal Investigator
Moffitt Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for cancer survivors who smoke and are willing to try quitting. Participants must be able to use an app on their smartphone daily, speak English, and have smoked recently. They can't join if they're using other quit-smoking treatments, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have current psychosis.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive brief cessation counseling, nicotine replacement therapy, and intervention content via the app
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for feedback and retention after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- EMI
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Lead Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborator