Can a phone app help cancer survivors kick the habit better than group sessions?

NCT ID NCT04038255

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tested whether a mindfulness app on a smartphone could help cancer survivors quit smoking as well as or better than group mindfulness sessions. It included 20 adult cancer survivors or patients who smoked at least 5 cigarettes a day and wanted to quit. The study was ended early, so results are limited.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States

  • University of Miami

    Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

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