Veterans offered cash rewards to quit smoking before surgery in new mobile app trial
NCT ID NCT06678672
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a mobile app and financial rewards to help veterans quit smoking before major elective surgery. Smoking increases the risk of complications after surgery, but quitting can be hard. The program uses a carbon monoxide monitor and app to verify abstinence, with incentives for staying smoke-free. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and engaging for veterans.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Contingency management (behavioral intervention with financial incentives and mobile app)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide an effective, convenient way to help veterans quit smoking before surgery, reducing complications and improving recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early feasibility study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention requires daily engagement, which may be challenging for some veterans.
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San Francisco VA Health Care System
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