A Randomized Controlled Trial to Test the Effect of a Smartphone Quit Smoking Intervention on Young Adult Smokers

Effect of a Smartphone Intervention on Quitting Smoking in a Young Adult Population of Smokers: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The primary aim of this study will be to determine the effectiveness of a smartphone delivered app for young adult smokers on quitting smoking.

The principle study purpose of the randomized controlled trial is to determine the effectiveness of a smartphone delivered app for young adult smokers on smoking cessation at six months using a randomized controlled trial. Secondary aims of this study include examining: 1) proximal outcome measures of cessation behaviour; 2) satisfaction, extent of app use and use of NRT and other cessation services; 3) mediators of cessation outcomes between conditions; and 4) the incremental cost-effectiveness.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 19 to 29 years
• Currently smoking cigarettes daily or occasionally
• Residing in Canada
• Considering quitting smoking in the next 30 days
• Have an Android or iPhone OS smartphone
• Able to provide informed consent
• English comprehension
• Not referred by a study participant

Exclusion Criteria:

- opposite of the above