Exploring how sleep affects quitting smoking using mobile technology
Using Mobile Technology to Examine Mechanisms Linking Sleep and Smoking Cessation
['FUNDING_CAREER'] · RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES · NIH-11080993
This study is looking at how sleep affects the ability to quit smoking, especially for adults with lower incomes, and it uses wearable devices to track sleep and smoking habits to find ways to help them succeed in quitting.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_CAREER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11080993 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the connection between sleep patterns and smoking cessation, particularly focusing on low socioeconomic status adults who often struggle to quit smoking. By utilizing mobile technology, the study aims to gather real-time data on sleep and smoking behaviors, allowing researchers to identify key factors that influence successful quitting. Participants will be monitored through wearable devices that track their sleep, providing insights into how sleep quality impacts their ability to abstain from smoking. The goal is to develop targeted interventions that can help improve smoking cessation outcomes for those at risk.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who are attempting to quit smoking and may experience sleep disturbances.
Not a fit: Patients who are not actively trying to quit smoking or do not have sleep issues may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved smoking cessation strategies that take sleep health into account, ultimately helping individuals quit smoking more effectively.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated a link between sleep quality and smoking behavior, but this study aims to address methodological gaps and explore this relationship in a novel way.
Where this research is happening
Newark, UNITED STATES
- RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES — Newark, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: RA, CHAELIN KAREN — RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES
- Study coordinator: RA, CHAELIN KAREN
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.