Remote Smoking Research Study
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital are evaluating the effectiveness of an app to quit smoking.
Fast Facts
Ages 18+
Currently smoke cigarettes less than daily but at least weekly
Compensation Provided
Conducted Remotely
Study Background
Researchers at Mass General Hospital developed an app for people who smoke less than daily and are now conducting a study to test if it is effective.
This study involves 1,600 people and is comparing two smartphone apps to see which app works better. It’s what we call a single-blind, remote, parallel, randomized clinical trial. That means the researchers know who’s using which app, but the participants don’t. We’re doing everything online because we want people from all over the country to join without having to meet in person.
Everyone in the study will choose a day to stop smoking, and they’ll use one of the apps for seven weeks: one week before they quit and six weeks after. We’ll ask them to complete 6 online surveys over the course of a year: an initial survey, and then surveys at two weeks, six weeks, three months, six months, and one year after they quit smoking.
Study Background
Researchers at Mass General Hospital developed an app for people who smoke less than daily and are now conducting a study to test if it is effective.
This study involves 1,600 people and is comparing two smartphone apps to see which app works better. It’s what we call a single-blind, remote, parallel, randomized clinical trial. That means the researchers know who’s using which app, but the participants don’t. We’re doing everything online because we want people from all over the country to join without having to meet in person.
Everyone in the study will choose a day to stop smoking, and they’ll use one of the apps for seven weeks: one week before they quit and six weeks after. We’ll ask them to complete 6 online surveys over the course of a year: an initial survey, and then surveys at two weeks, six weeks, three months, six months, and one year after they quit smoking.
Additional Information
The purpose of this research study is to test an app for people who smoke less than daily.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 18+
- Currently smoke cigarettes less than daily but at least weekly
- Intend to quit smoking cigarettes
- Have smoked at least 100 cigarettes in their lifetime
- Own a smartphone (Andriod or iOS only)
- Reside in the U.S.
Once enrolled, this study involves:
Participants will be compensated up to $200 for their participation in this study.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
Next Steps
Prescreening
Complete a simple screening form and we share your data with the study research team through our secure platform.
Qualification Review
The research team reviews your data and may reach out to further qualify or discuss your participation in the study.
Study Enrollment
Enrollment in the study is a collaborative determination made by both you and the study team. Any subsequent interactions, after completing the prescreening form, will be exclusively between you and the study team.