Text messages tailored for american indian smokers could boost quit rates

NCT ID NCT06544811

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First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a text-message program designed specifically for American Indian and Alaska Native adults can help them quit smoking more effectively than a standard program. Participants receive 24/7 encouragement, advice, and tips via their smartphone. The main goal is to see if more people in the culturally tailored group stay smoke-free for at least seven days after six months.

What this could mean

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Active substance
text message smoking cessation program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide an effective, scalable tool to help American Indian communities quit smoking and reduce tobacco-related disease.
What could go wrong
The trial is relatively small and relies on self-report and breath tests; cultural tailoring may not improve quit rates over standard programs.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 416 people

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Started

Apr 2025

Expected to finish

Oct 2029

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * AI race based on self-report; * ≥ 18 years of age via photo ID confirmation; * Average smoked cigarettes per day, ≥ 3 in the past 30 days; * considering or willing to make a quit attempt; * self-report having daily access to their own iPhone/Android smartphone or tablet that allows for messaging use; * able to read and speak English. Exclusion Criteria: * None

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Conditions

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Smoking Cessation

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Masonic Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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