Using smartphone apps to help people quit smoking
Re-Connect: Personalized, Non-Monetary Smartphone-based Rewards for Smoking Cessation
This study is looking at how using smartphone apps with fun rewards can help people quit smoking by tracking their progress and encouraging healthy habits, making it easier and more enjoyable for anyone trying to kick the habit.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rowan University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Glassboro, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10581542 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how personalized, non-monetary rewards delivered through smartphone applications can support individuals in quitting smoking. By utilizing internet-based contingency management, the study aims to provide incentives for smoking abstinence based on objective evidence of success. Participants will engage with mobile apps that promote health behaviors and track their progress, making the intervention accessible and relevant to a wide audience. The goal is to enhance the effectiveness of smoking cessation efforts by leveraging technology that many people already use daily.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are current smokers and are motivated to quit.
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke or are not interested in quitting smoking may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a novel and effective method for helping individuals quit smoking, potentially reducing smoking-related health issues.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that internet-based contingency management can be effective, but this approach using non-monetary incentives is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Glassboro, United States
- Rowan University — Glassboro, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Raiff, Bethany R — Rowan University
- Study coordinator: Raiff, Bethany R
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.