Remote Smoking Cessation Research Study
Researchers at Duke University are conducting a study on how daily environments influence the ability to quit smoking for adults who smoke and are ready to quit in the next month.
Fast Facts
Smoke ≥ 10 Traditional Cigarettes/Day
Ages 21+
Compensation
Provided Up To $575
Participate from Home
Study Background
This study explores how the places people go every day may affect their success in quitting smoking.
Project DEDUCE is a nationwide virtual research study led by Joe McClernon, PhD, at Duke University. The study uses smartphone-based surveys and photos to understand how real-world environments influence smoking behavior and quit attempts. By learning more about how surroundings impact cravings and relapse, researchers hope to develop more effective quit-support tools in the future.
Participants will complete brief smartphone activities for two weeks before quitting, use a free nicotine patch as part of their quit attempt, and continue completing surveys every other day for one month. All study visits are fully remote, and additional virtual follow-up sessions occur at 3 and 6 months after quitting.
Study Background
This study explores how the places people go every day may affect their success in quitting smoking.
Project DEDUCE is a nationwide virtual research study led by Joe McClernon, PhD, at Duke University. The study uses smartphone-based surveys and photos to understand how real-world environments influence smoking behavior and quit attempts. By learning more about how surroundings impact cravings and relapse, researchers hope to develop more effective quit-support tools in the future.
Participants will complete brief smartphone activities for two weeks before quitting, use a free nicotine patch as part of their quit attempt, and continue completing surveys every other day for one month. All study visits are fully remote, and additional virtual follow-up sessions occur at 3 and 6 months after quitting.
Additional Information
This study aims to understand how people’s daily environments influence their ability to quit smoking and maintain abstinence.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 21+
- Smoke ≥ 10 traditional cigarettes/day
- Want to quit smoking within the next 1 month
- Have an iPhone or Android smartphone capable of running the photoEMA and iCO software
- No regular use (i.e.,>9 days/month) of non-cigarette nicotine-containing products (e.g., cigarillos, e-cigarettes)
- Individuals who identify as a person of color (POC) are encouraged to apply
Participants who are eligible will:
Complete a virtual screening and orientation.
Use their smartphone to answer brief questions and take photos of their surroundings every day for 2 weeks.
Set a quit date within the next month and receive free nicotine patches to support their quit attempt.
Continue smartphone surveys every other day for 1 month after quitting.
Attend additional virtual follow-up visits at 3 months and 6 months after quitting.
Participants can earn up to $575 for completing all study activities.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.