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Re-Connect Usability, Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Efficacy Testing for Smoking Cessation
Led by Rowan University · Updated on 2025-02-28
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
R
Rowan University
Lead Sponsor
U
University of Kentucky
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying how making access to smartphone apps dependent on proof of not smoking affects people trying to quit smoking. This research aims to explore how acceptable, practical, and effective this approach is for adults who smoke regularly and want to stop. The study includes small focus groups and pilot testing to gather detailed feedback and measure early results. Participants are divided into two groups. One group can unlock popular, non-essential apps like social media or games only if they meet carbon monoxide (CO) levels indicating they haven't smoked. The other group can unlock apps by submitting CO samples regardless of the results. The study includes initial usability testing followed by a randomized control trial comparing these two approaches over several months. During the study, participants will use the Re-Connect app and provide CO breath samples to verify smoking status. Researchers will assess how usable and acceptable the app is, how long participants use it, and their smoking abstinence based on CO readings and self-reports. Assessments include surveys and monitoring over a period of up to six months to understand the app's feasibility and preliminary impact on quitting smoking.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Re-Connect Application for Smoking Cessation
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Individuals who smoke at least 10 cigarettes per day for at least 2 years
- Aged 18 years or older
- No health complications interfering with the study or requiring intensive treatment (e.g., emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, asthma, lactose intolerance)
- Strong desire to quit smoking (8 or higher on a 10-point scale)
- Prior experience using a smartphone, English speaking, and literate
You will not qualify if you...
- Individuals with unmanaged mental health complications or those managed for less than 6 months
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 12 weeks
Participants use the Re-Connect app with behavioral interventions contingent on smoking abstinence or sample submission to support smoking cessation.
Weekly visits for up to 12 weeks
Duration - Up to 6 months
Participants' use of Re-Connect, smoking status, and acceptability are monitored for up to 6 months after treatment.
Monthly visits up to 6 months
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Rowan University
Glassboro, New Jersey, United States, 08028
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Bethany Raiff, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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