Clinical trial No longer in our active list Interventional Ages 18 and up

Digital program to help quit tobacco use

Official title: Cessation Clinical Trial

Run by Truth Initiative · NCT06806098 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study tests whether a digital program can help people quit using tobacco better than regular support methods.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment2220 (estimated)
SponsorTruth Initiative
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Washington, District of Columbia)
Trial IDNCT06806098 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are current tobacco users residing in the US who have access to an active text message plan.

Probably not a fit

Patients aged 25 or older will not be eligible for this study and may not benefit from its findings.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of a digital cessation program developed by the Truth Initiative in promoting abstinence from tobacco products compared to standard care. Participants will be enrolled based on their current tobacco use and will receive either the digital intervention or usual care. The study aims to assess how well the digital program helps users quit smoking and other tobacco products over a specified period.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the rates of tobacco cessation among users.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with digital interventions for tobacco cessation, indicating a promising approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Current tobacco use (past 30-day use of one or more of the following: cigarettes, cigars, little cigars, cigarillos, e-cigarettes, or oral nicotine products)
* US residence
* Active text message plan (phase 2 only)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age 25 or above (phase 2 only)

Where it's running

  • Truth Initiative
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.