Smartwatches could predict smoking cravings before they start
NCT ID NCT07067151
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 34 times
Summary
This study tests whether off-the-shelf smartwatches can detect changes in heart rate, breathing, and hand movements before, during, and after smoking. Thirty adults who smoke will wear the devices at home and in a lab setting. The goal is to find reliable signals that could one day help people quit by alerting them to cravings in real time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to wearable-based tools that detect when someone is about to smoke, helping develop real-time smoking cessation support.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The technology may not work reliably outside the lab.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, 66103, United States
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