Digital program to help young adults quit vaping
ACT on Vaping: Digital Therapeutic for Young Adult Vaping Cessation
This study is testing a helpful app called ACT on Vaping that uses friendly avatars to support young adults who want to quit using e-cigarettes, making it easier for them to get the encouragement and tools they need at any stage of their quitting journey.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11122431 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research develops and evaluates a digital therapeutic program called ACT on Vaping, designed specifically for young adults who use e-cigarettes. The program utilizes avatar-led Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support users at various stages of their quitting journey. Participants will engage with the app, which aims to enhance their readiness to quit and provide tailored support. The effectiveness of this intervention will be assessed through a pilot randomized controlled trial comparing it to standard advice and education.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adults who currently use e-cigarettes and are motivated to quit or explore their readiness to quit.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use e-cigarettes or are not interested in quitting vaping may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a novel and effective tool for young adults to quit vaping and reduce their risk of nicotine addiction.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot studies using similar digital therapeutic approaches have shown promising results in improving tobacco abstinence among users.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Heffner, Jaimee — Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Heffner, Jaimee
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.