Smartphone Application for Smoking Cessation

Smartphone Application for Smoking Cessation

The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of a smartphone application for smoking cessation in smokers ages 18 to 65 years.

In this 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 behavioral strategies 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.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Smoke 5+ cigarettes/day
• < 3 months abstinence in the past year
• Have a smartphone
• Score greater than or equal to 8 of 10 on the Contemplation Ladder (Biener & Abrams, 1991)

Exclusion Criteria:

• None