Mindfulness-based Ecological Momentary Intervention for Smoking Cessation Among Cancer Survivors

Mindfulness-based Ecological Momentary Intervention for Smoking Cessation Among Cancer Survivors

The purpose of the study is to develop a new quit-smoking treatment among individuals with a cancer diagnosis using a smartphone app.

The study aims to test the feasibility and acceptability of the smartphone app we developed in conjunction with face-to-face brief cessation counseling and nicotine replacement therapy in a two-arm randomized controlled trial.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ≥18 years old
• smoked ≥1 cigarette per day (even one or two puffs) within the past 30 days
• having been diagnosed with cancer
• being motivated to quit in the next 30 days
• having a valid home address and functioning phone number
• being able to read, write, and speak English
• having a smartphone that allows installation of the app
• willingness to download the app

Exclusion Criteria:

• being enrolled in a smoking cessation program
• current use of smoking cessation medications
• evidence of current psychosis
• current/planning pregnancy or lactation