Using smartphone messaging to help young adults quit smoking
Testing the impact of smartphone-based messaging to support young adult smoking cessation
This study is exploring how sending personalized messages through a smartphone app can help young adults quit smoking by understanding their triggers and offering support when they need it most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11103281 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how smartphone-based messaging can support young adults in quitting smoking. It focuses on delivering tailored messages based on individual needs and high-risk situations for smoking, utilizing approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness/Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). By employing Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA), the study aims to understand the triggers for smoking in real-time and provide timely support through a mobile application. The goal is to create an effective intervention that can reach a diverse audience of young adult smokers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adults who smoke and are looking for support to quit.
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke or are not interested in quitting smoking may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a new, effective tool for young adults to quit smoking and improve their overall health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that smartphone-based interventions can be effective in supporting smoking cessation, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Thrul, Johannes — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Thrul, Johannes
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.