Can a computer avatar help you quit smoking? baltimore study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07220356
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests a new way to help adults aged 50 and older quit smoking. Participants interact with a virtual counselor on a computer, receive nicotine patches and gum or lozenges, and get support from a community health worker who also helps them schedule lung cancer screening. The study will enroll 30 people from a clinic in Baltimore and track how many complete the program and quit smoking over 6 months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Nicotine replacement therapy (patches, gum, or lozenges)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a scalable, engaging way to help people quit smoking and connect them to lung cancer screening.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot (30 people) testing feasibility, not effectiveness. The intervention is complex and may not be acceptable or practical in real-world clinics.
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Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States
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