A smartphone app to help nondaily smokers quit
Randomized clinical trial to test the efficacy of a smartphone app for smoking cessation for nondaily smokers
This project is testing a new smartphone app designed to help adults who smoke occasionally stop smoking for good.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11193501 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many people smoke occasionally, but even nondaily smoking can be harmful and is often a persistent habit. Current guidelines don't offer much help for these smokers, and past attempts with medications haven't worked well. Our team has created a smartphone app called "Smiling Instead of Smoking" (SiS) that uses positive psychology exercises. This app aims to keep you engaged and feeling positive as you try to quit, focusing on your strengths and well-being.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 21 and older who smoke occasionally and are looking for a new way to quit.
Not a fit: Patients who are daily smokers or who prefer traditional cessation methods may not find this app-based approach suitable.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this app could provide a much-needed, effective tool for nondaily smokers to quit and improve their health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous trials targeting nondaily smoking cessation with medications have not shown success, making this behavioral app a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hoeppner, Bettina B. — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Hoeppner, Bettina B.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.