CO Monitoring for Tobacco Cessation in Quitlines

Remote Carbon Monoxide Monitoring and Incentives for Tobacco Cessation in Quitlines

The present study is a 3-arm randomized controlled pilot study. Participants who call the Maryland Tobacco Quitline and are eligible for study participation are randomized to receive quitline tobacco cessation treatment as usual (TAU), TAU plus remote carbon monoxide (CO) monitoring via smartphone app, or TAU plus remote carbon monoxide monitoring plus incentives vis smartphone app. The investigators hypothesize that remote CO monitoring will be feasible and acceptable to deliver in the quitline setting, will increase treatment engagement, and will increase tobacco cessation and treatment satisfaction rates.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Daily cigarette smokers calling into participating quitlines
• 18 year or older
• Reads and speaks English
• Has a smartphone with a data plan
• Willing to download and use study app
• Willing to use CO monitor

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant or breast feeding