The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether a combination of nicotine replacement therapy, financial incentives, and a mobile app can help military veterans successfully quit smoking. The findings may help improve future smoking cessation programs for veterans.

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Smoke cigarettes daily
• Are a veteran of the U.S. Armed Services
• Are willing to quit smoking in the next 30 days
• Have a smartphone with text messaging capabilities and a data plan
• Are 18 years of age or older
• Do not regularly use other tobacco or nicotine products (e.g., cigars, cigarillos, vapes, e-cigarettes, chewing tobacco, or nicotine salts)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Are unable or unwilling to provide verbal consent
• Are unable or unwilling to provide information to the research team
• Currently use nicotine replacement therapy, bupropion, or varenicline
• Have an Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) score of 16 or higher
• Have a Drug Use Disorders Identification Test (DUDIT) score of 25 or higher
• Use combustible cannabis products (e.g., smoking cannabis)
• Live in the same household as someone already enrolled in this study
• Are unable or unwilling to use nicotine patches

If you are interested in participating but are unsure whether you qualify, please contact the study team to learn more.

If you are eligible and choose to participate, you will:

1. Complete an online screening and informed consent process.
2. Complete study surveys and download the study mobile app.
3. Receive nicotine patches as part of the study.
4. Use the app over approximately three months, including prompts to think about your health.
5. Submit breath samples during the study, which will be verified.
6. Earn incentives for meeting smoking cessation goals.
7. Complete follow-up assessments during the final three months of the study.

All study activities are completed remotely, and participation lasts approximately six months.

Participants may receive up to $536 for completing study activities, including earning incentives for quitting smoking. Participants will also receive nicotine patches at no cost as part of the study. Because the study is conducted entirely remotely, no transportation is required.

There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.