Smoking Cessation Via Text Messaging: Feasibility Testing of Stop My Smoking USA

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Conditions studied: Smoking Cessation

In brief

The investigators developed a text messaging-based smoking cessation program called SMS (Stop My Smoking) USA. It was tailored for the unique needs and smoking habits of young adults. The investigators hypothesized that those in the SMS USA intervention would be significantly more likely to be quit at 6-months compared to the attention-matched control group.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01516632

Run by

Center for Innovative Public Health Research

People needed

164

Starts

2009-06-01

Expected to finish

2011-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-06-06

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 25. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 28 cigarettes or more per week (at least 4/day) and on at least 6 days/week.
• Owning a text-capable cell phone and cognizant of how to send and receive text messages
• Currently enrolled or intending to enroll in an unlimited text messaging plan
• Enrolled with a cell phone carrier that was compatible with the program software
• Agree to verification of smoking cessation status by a significant other
• Able to read and write in English
• Informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• None

Where it is running

• Internet Solutions for Kids, Inc. — Santa Ana, California, United States

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