Status:
COMPLETED
Smoking Cessation Via Text Messaging: Feasibility Testing of Stop My Smoking USA
Lead Sponsor:
Center for Innovative Public Health Research
Collaborating Sponsors:
Michigan State University
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Conditions:
Smoking Cessation
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-25 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
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 investigator...
Detailed Description
About one in four young adults are current smokers. Although over half report the desire to quit or cut down, quit rates in this age group have remained stagnant in the last ten years. Text messaging ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 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
Exclusion
- None
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
164 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01516632
Start Date
June 1 2009
End Date
December 1 2011
Last Update
June 6 2016
Active Locations (1)
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Internet Solutions for Kids, Inc.
Santa Ana, California, United States, 92705