Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable

Use of a Smartphone Mobile Application (App) to Enhance Smoking Cessation Treatment

United States24 participantsStarted 2018-04-25

Plain-language summary

This trial studies how well smartphone mobile applications work in enhancing smoking cessation treatment in current smokers. Smartphone mobile applications may help current smokers quit smoking.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * MD Anderson patient between the ages of 18 to 65 * Current smoker (i.e., at least 1 cigarette or e-cigarette per day) * Smoking for at least one year * Willing to set a quit date in the next 30 days * Not engaged in smoking cessation treatment other than the MDACC Tobacco Treatment Program * Currently elevated depressive symptoms or a history of elevated depressive symptoms; (PHQ 2 = or \> 1); current or past * English speaking and ability to read and comprehend English * Currently own an iOS mobile phone or tablet (iPhone; iPad) using iOS 9.0 or later and reports regular use (at least weekly) of at least 1 iOS app Exclusion Criteria: * Any medical or psychiatric condition, illness, disorder, or concomitant medication that could compromise participant safety or treatment, as determined by the Principal Investigator or Collaborator * Subject considered by the investigator an unsuitable candidate for receipt of a smoking cessation treatment or unstable to be followed up throughout the entire duration of the study

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

KickAsh group compliance with mood rating

Timeframe: Up to 8 weeks from start of study

KickAsh group change in activity level

Timeframe: Up to 8 weeks from start of study

KickAsh group user satisfaction

Timeframe: Up to 8 weeks from start of study

Evidence of increased activity level in KickAsh and Breathe2Relax groups

Timeframe: Up to 8 weeks from start of study

Evidence of improved mood in KickAsh and Breathe2Relax groups

Timeframe: Up to 8 weeks from start of study

Evidence of greater smoking abstinence in KickAsh and Breathe2Relax groups

Timeframe: Up to 8 weeks from start of study

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03519451

SponsorM.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-12-31

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

KickAsh group compliance with mood rating

Timeframe: Up to 8 weeks from start of study

KickAsh group change in activity level

Timeframe: Up to 8 weeks from start of study

KickAsh group user satisfaction

Timeframe: Up to 8 weeks from start of study

Evidence of increased activity level in KickAsh and Breathe2Relax groups

Timeframe: Up to 8 weeks from start of study

Evidence of improved mood in KickAsh and Breathe2Relax groups

Timeframe: Up to 8 weeks from start of study

Evidence of greater smoking abstinence in KickAsh and Breathe2Relax groups

Timeframe: Up to 8 weeks from start of study