Virtual coach aims to help smokers kick the habit and move more
NCT ID NCT06095999
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a virtual coach delivered through a smartphone app to help adults quit smoking and increase physical activity. One hundred participants used the coach for about 16 weeks, with personalized chat conversations and exercises. The goal was to see if the program is feasible, acceptable, and shows early signs of helping people change their habits.
What this could mean
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Active substance
virtual coaching intervention (behavioral)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a scalable, personalized eHealth tool that helps people quit smoking and become more active, reducing heart disease risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-arm feasibility study with no control group, so results may not prove effectiveness. The intervention relies on self-reported data and may not work for everyone.
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Locations
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Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC)
Leiden, South Holland, 2333 RC, Netherlands