Can a smartphone app help cancer survivors kick the habit?
NCT ID NCT04038255
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a smartphone app (Craving-to-Quit) or group mindfulness sessions work better for helping cancer survivors stop smoking. Participants also used nicotine patches. The trial was terminated early and only enrolled 20 people, so the results are not conclusive.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Nicotine replacement therapy patches
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a more accessible way to help cancer survivors quit smoking using a smartphone app.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early with very few participants, so results are limited. It is unclear if the app is more effective than group sessions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
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Locations
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States
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University of Miami
Miami, Florida, 33136, United States