New app aims to help HIV patients kick the habit
NCT ID NCT05886621
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested a smartphone app called SiS-H, designed to help people with HIV quit smoking. 66 participants were randomly assigned to use either SiS-H or a standard quit guide app. The study measured how often people used the app and how acceptable it was, rather than directly measuring quit rates.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- smartphone app (SiS-H) for smoking cessation
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this app could provide a convenient, effective tool to help people with HIV quit smoking, improving their overall health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 66 participants, focused on feasibility and app usage, not on actual quit rates. The app may not be more effective than existing free options.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Behavioral Medicine Program (BMED)
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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