Can smartphone apps help more people quit smoking? new study tests three approaches.
NCT ID NCT05415761
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares three mobile health methods to help underserved primary care patients stop smoking: two smartphone apps (iCanQuit and iCanQuit+Motiv8) and the Florida quit line. Over 1,300 participants will be followed to see which approach leads to more people quitting, measured by breath carbon monoxide levels and self-report. The goal is to find effective, scalable options for those with limited access to care.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- behavioral interventions (smartphone apps and quit line)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide effective, accessible smoking cessation options for underserved populations, reducing tobacco-related disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a large but early-stage comparative study; results may not apply to all smokers, and app-based approaches may have low long-term engagement.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Florida
RECRUITINGGainesville, Florida, 32610, United States
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