Helping people who are unsure about quitting smoking through a mobile app
Evaluation of a Novel mHealth Intervention for People Who Are Ambivalent About Quitting Smoking: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing a friendly mobile app called GEMS that helps adults who are unsure about quitting smoking by offering fun exercises and support to think about quitting when they're ready.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10936438 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a mobile health app designed to assist adults who are ambivalent about quitting smoking. The app, named GEMS, offers a series of self-guided exercises that aim to engage users, motivate them to consider quitting, and connect them to evidence-based treatments when they are ready. By focusing on the unique needs of individuals who are not actively seeking to quit, this intervention seeks to provide a low-cost and scalable solution to reduce smoking prevalence. Participants will be involved in a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of this innovative approach.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who currently smoke but are not actively seeking to quit.
Not a fit: Patients who are already committed to quitting smoking or those who do not smoke will not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a new, accessible tool for individuals who are hesitant to quit smoking, potentially leading to higher rates of smoking cessation.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using mobile health interventions for smoking cessation, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Oakland, UNITED STATES
- Kaiser Foundation Research Institute — Oakland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcclure, Jennifer B — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Mcclure, Jennifer 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.