Can cash incentives on your phone help you quit smoking?
NCT ID NCT04881630
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether offering financial incentives through a mobile phone app can help low-income adults quit smoking. 532 participants will receive either standard care (phone counseling and nicotine patches/gum) or standard care plus mobile rewards for verified abstinence. Smoking status is checked using a portable carbon monoxide monitor and facial recognition. The goal is to see if the incentive program improves quit rates at 26 weeks.
What this could mean
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Active substance
financial incentives (contingency management) plus nicotine replacement therapy and telephone counseling
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide an effective, scalable way to help low-income adults quit smoking using mobile technology and financial rewards.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention, not a drug; results may vary by individual. The trial is not yet complete, and long-term abstinence rates may be modest.
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TSET Health Promotion Research Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73104, United States