Can a smartphone app help PTSD smokers kick the habit for good?
NCT ID NCT01990079
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a smartphone app could help people with PTSD quit smoking and avoid starting again. Participants received counseling, stop-smoking medications, and rewards for not smoking, plus the app. The goal was to see if the app made it easier to stay smoke-free compared to standard support alone.
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27706, United States
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