Technology-Enhanced Quitline Services to Prevent Smoking Relapse

Technology-Enhanced Quitline Services to Prevent Smoking Relapse

The purpose of this study is to see if automated telephone monitoring will enhance existing quitline services, such as Alere Wellbeing's Quit For Life program, and help people quit smoking. If successful, this intervention could be incorporated into existing quitline protocols and delivered to millions of people who are trying to quit smoking.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 years or older
• Enrolled in Free & Clear, Inc. services
• Self-reported abstinence for at least 24 hours at the quit date call
• Able to read and speak English
• Personal access to a touch-tone telephone or cellular telephone

Exclusion Criteria:

• Have not stopped smoking for 24 hours
• Currently incarcerated
• Currently participating in any other smoking cessation research
• Live in same household as another study participant
• Participated in the Alere Wellbeing Quit for Life Program within the last 6 months
• Were previously enrolled in this study even if they repeat the smoking cessation program during the accrual period
• Hearing impaired enrollees receiving Free & Clear services via telecommunications devices for the deaf (TDD) will be excluded from the study as the IVR technology currently does not have this capability