Chatbot coaches smokers to stay on meds

NCT ID NCT05997901

First seen Apr 09, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study tested a friendly healthbot designed to help people remember to take their smoking cessation medication (varenicline). Researchers interviewed smokers and healthcare providers to understand challenges, then built a chatbot. 40 participants used the bot for 12 weeks, and the team measured how acceptable, usable, and helpful it was for improving medication adherence and quitting smoking.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

    Toronto, Ontario, M6J1H4, Canada

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