Helping teens quit vaping using a smartphone app and therapy.
Vaping Cessation among youth: Evaluating the feasibility and efficacy of a virtual in-person CBT and an app-based CBT4CBT
This study is testing a friendly smartphone app called Kick-Nic!© to help teens who want to stop vaping by using helpful tips and support, along with regular check-ins, to manage their cravings and triggers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10951361 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing a smartphone app called Kick-Nic!© designed specifically for adolescents who want to quit vaping. The app employs cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques to help users manage cravings and triggers associated with e-cigarette use. Participants will engage in a randomized controlled trial, where they will receive support through the app along with weekly in-person check-ins and text message reminders. The goal is to evaluate the app's effectiveness in helping teens reduce or eliminate their e-cigarette use.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who regularly use e-cigarettes and are motivated to quit.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use e-cigarettes or are not interested in quitting may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide an effective tool for adolescents to quit vaping, improving their overall health and well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with digital interventions for smoking cessation, indicating potential for this novel approach targeting adolescent vaping.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Krishnan-Sarin, Suchitra — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Krishnan-Sarin, Suchitra
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.