Can a VR app help you quit vaping? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07223879
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a virtual reality app, used alongside standard counseling, can help people stop vaping nicotine. Ninety participants aged 16 and older who vape at least weekly and want to quit will use the VR app at home for 12 weeks. The app is designed to make practicing coping skills more engaging. The main goal is to see if the app increases the time people spend practicing these skills, which could improve their chances of quitting.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Virtual reality app with cognitive behavioral therapy content
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a new, engaging tool to help people quit vaping by making practice of coping skills easier and more effective.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The VR app is an add-on to standard therapy, so its specific benefit may be small or hard to measure.
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