Helping Hispanic adults quit smoking using a smartphone app and nicotine therapy
Official title: Providing nicotine replacement therapy to enhance the efficacy of a smoking cessation smartphone app for Hispanic adults
Funded at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center · NIH-11073550 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a helpful smartphone app called iCanQuit, which works with nicotine replacement therapy to support Hispanic adults who want to quit smoking by providing easy access to resources and guidance.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2025 |
| Project end | January 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $757,913 |
| NIH project number | 1R01CA298383-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11073550 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Hispanic adults who are current smokers and are looking for effective ways to quit.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Hispanic or those who do not use smartphones may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to improve smoking cessation efforts among Hispanic adults by combining a smartphone app with nicotine replacement therapy. The app, called iCanQuit, utilizes behavioral interventions based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support users in quitting smoking. By addressing barriers such as lack of access to traditional treatments and healthcare guidance, this project seeks to provide effective resources for Hispanic adults who want to quit smoking. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of this combined approach in promoting long-term abstinence from smoking.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase smoking cessation rates among Hispanic adults, leading to improved health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with similar smartphone app interventions for smoking cessation, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bricker, Jonathan B — Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Bricker, Jonathan B
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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.