Phone app aims to help mentally ill smokers kick the habit
NCT ID NCT04887558
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a smartphone app designed for people with serious mental illness can help them quit smoking. About 64 adults who smoke heavily and have a mental illness will use one of two special apps or a standard app for 5 weeks. All participants also get nicotine patches or gum. The goal is to see if the tailored apps make quitting easier and less stressful.
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Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73105, United States
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