Using smartphone messages to help young adults quit smoking
Testing the Impact of Smartphone-based Messaging to Support Young Adult Smoking Cessation
NA · Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health · NCT05836103
This study is testing if smartphone messages based on therapy techniques can help young adults quit smoking by reducing their urges and changing their smoking habits.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 160 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Baltimore, Maryland) |
| Trial ID | NCT05836103 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research evaluates the effectiveness of smartphone-based messaging interventions based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness/acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to support smoking cessation among young adults. Participants will first track their smoking urges in real-time for 14 days, identifying high-risk situations for smoking. Following this, they will receive tailored messages triggered by their location for 30 days, aimed at reducing smoking urges and changing smoking behavior over time. The study compares the efficacy of CBT and ACT messages against control messages to assess their impact on smoking urges and behaviors.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are young adults aged 18 to 30 who smoke regularly and are planning to quit within the next month.
Not a fit: Patients who do not own a smartphone or are not planning to quit smoking may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide young adults with effective, real-time support to reduce smoking urges and improve cessation rates.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using technology-based interventions for smoking cessation, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. live in the U.S. 2. read English; 3. are between 18 and 30 years of age; 4. own an iPhone or Android smartphone; 5. have smoked ≥100 cigarettes in their lives and currently smoke at least 3 cigarettes per day on 5 or more days of the week; 6. are planning to quit smoking within the next 30 days. Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where this trial is running
Baltimore, Maryland
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health — Baltimore, Maryland, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Johannes Thrul, PhD — Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Johannes Thrul, PhD
- Email: jthrul@jhu.edu
- Phone: 410-502-0925
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Tobacco Cigarette Smoking