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Study Details

Motivation for People to Quit Smoking

(IRB#: IRB_00190436)

This study wants to learn what motivates people who smoke to try quitting. The study wants to understand how certain factors, such as emotions and stress, make people feel motivated to quit smoking and whether they try quitting. Participants will have one online virtual visit at the beginning of the study. Participation also requires answering a 3-minute survey on the smartphone app 2 times per day for 28 days. Being in the study will last about 1 month. The surveys will ask participants about feelings, experiences, emotions, smoking, and whether they tried to quit that day.

I AM INTERESTED

  • All genders
  • Over 18 years old
  • Healthy Volunteers
  •   From Home
  • Paid

Who can participate?

 Gender: All genders

  Age: Over 18 years old

  Volunteers: Healthy Volunteers

   Location: From Home

Inclusion Criteria

  • Ages 21 years and older
  • Smoke at least 3 cigarettes per day
  • Working smartphone with number, valid home address and email
  • Can speak, read, and write in English

Exclusion Criteria

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Enrolled in a smoking cessation program
  • Using tobacco cessation medications such as nicotine patches

Will I be paid for my time?

Yes

For more information contact:

Dusti Jones

dusti.jones@hci.utah.edu

  8012136222

IRB#: IRB_00190436

PI: Dusti Jones

Department: HUNTSMAN CANCER INSTITUTE

Approval Date: 2025-06-16 16:39:00

Study Categories: Cancer Studies, Mental Health and Well-being Studies

Last Updated: 6/8/23