Can a chat program help young smokers quit for good?
NCT ID NCT05958667
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study tests Quitxt, a bilingual text and chat program designed to help young Latino adults (ages 18-29) quit smoking. About 1,200 participants will be randomly assigned to receive Quitxt or standard quit-smoking texts. Researchers will check if they've quit at 1, 3, and 6 months using self-reports and saliva tests.
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
RECRUITINGSan Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Quitxt text messaging or chat program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide an effective, scalable way to help young Latino adults quit smoking, reducing cancer and chronic disease risks.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral intervention trial, not a drug. Results depend on participant engagement, and the effect may be modest. The study is still recruiting, so outcomes are uncertain.
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