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.

HIV infectious disease nicotine dependence Smoking Smoking Cessation

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Behavioral Medicine Program (BMED)

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States