Mobile Apps for Smoking Cessation

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen by Jennifer A. Minnix

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

We will conduct a small-scale randomized controlled trial (RCT) with 24 adult smokers enrolled in the TTP. Participants will receive either the Free4Good mobile app for positive psychology skills training or a breathing relaxation mobile app control (Breathe2Relax). All participants will be receiving tobacco cessation treatment in the Tobacco Treatment Program at MD Anderson as standard of care.

Research Team

Jennifer A. Minnix

Principal Investigator

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adult smokers aged 18-65 who are patients at MD Anderson, have been smoking daily for at least a year, and own an iPhone with regular app usage. They must be willing to set a quit date within the next month and not be receiving other cessation treatments or suffering from severe depression or conditions that could risk their safety.

Inclusion Criteria

Current smoker (i.e., at least 1 cigarette or e-cig per day)

Currently own an iOS mobile phone (iPhone) using iOS 9.0 or later and reports regular use (at least weekly) of at least 1 iOS app

I can speak and understand English well.

Exclusion Criteria

Endorsing current suicidal ideation or intent

Meeting criteria for a current Major Depressive Episode measured by the PHQ-9

Subject considered by the investigator an unsuitable candidate for receipt of a smoking cessation treatment or unstable to be followed up throughout the entire duration of the study

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Breathe2Relax mobile app (Behavioural Intervention)
• Free4Good mobile app (Behavioural Intervention)

Trial Overview The study tests two smartphone apps' effectiveness in aiding smoking cessation among participants already enrolled in a Tobacco Treatment Program. One group will use the Free4Good app focusing on positive psychology, while the control group will use Breathe2Relax, an app for breathing relaxation.

Participant Groups

Group I: Group 2 smartphone applications Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

app is designed to help you increase your positive feelings, behaviors, and thoughts.

Group II: Group 1 smartphone applications Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

app is designed to help you learn relaxation skills

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials

3,107

Recruited

1,813,000+

Dr. Peter WT Pisters

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Chief Executive Officer since 2017

MD from University of Western Ontario

Dr. Jeffrey E. Lee

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Chief Medical Officer

MD from Stanford University School of Medicine