Utilizing Augmented Reality as an Adjunct for Smoking Cessation

Utilizing Augmented Reality as an Adjunct for Smoking Cessation; Development and Initial Validation

The purpose of the study is to develop an preliminary test a tobacco smoking-related augmented reality (AR) paradigm for eventual development as an adjunctive tobacco cessation intervention.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Currently smoking ≥ 3 cigarettes per day for the past year
• Breath carbon monoxide (CO) level ≥ 5 ppm
• Motivated to quit smoking
• Aim 1 & 2 Only: Valid home address in the Tampa Bay area
• Functioning telephone number
• Can speak, read, and write in English
• Aim 3: Must have a smartphone that participant is willing to use during the study
• Aim 3: Motivated to quit smoking within the next month

Exclusion Criteria:

• Regular use (e.g., no more than 1/3 of month) of other tobacco products (cigars)
• Household member already enrolled in the study