Can a brief chat and an app help millions quit tobacco?
NCT ID NCT05234983
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a simple, low-cost program to help adults stop using tobacco in busy community health centers in Mumbai, India. Nearly 4,700 participants received either brief advice from trained health workers or usual care. The program used a mobile app and WhatsApp to support workers, aiming to make quitting easier without expensive medications.
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Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation
Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400 021, India