Use of a mobile App to give up smoking. Results from a clinical trial

Methods Used in Smoking Cessation and Reduction Attempts: Findings from Help-Seeking Smokers

“…There are several smoking cessation apps on the market, but their effectiveness for successful smoking cessation is inconclusive [36]. Some single studies have found effects [37][38][39]. Their potential as a tool in smoking cessation is considered to be high, with low cost, high reach, and a "choice architecture" potential, i.e., they are capable of influencing individual decision-making in social environments where choices need to be made [40].…”

Efficacy of e-health interventions for smoking cessation management in smokers: a systematic review and meta-analysis

“… Olano 2022 16 Spain 209:304 49.8 ± 10.82 242:271 Dejal@bot Usual care Yes Yes 6 month continuous quit rate 26.0%:18.8% Dejal@bot In terms of variables related to intervention intensity, the mean total interaction time with the patients was 21.2 min (SD 18.3; 95% CI 19.0–23.4) in the CG and 121 min (SD 157.5; 95% CI 121.1–140.0) in the IG (p < 0.001), and the mean number of contacts was 2.92 (SD 1.89) in the CG and 45.56 (SD 36.32) in the IG (p < 0.001) Pechmann 2017 40 USA 42:118 35.7 ± 9.9 65:70 Tweet2Quit Usual care Yes No sustained abstinence out to 60 days post-quit date 40.0%:20.0% Tweet2Quit Participants randomised to Tweet2Quit averaged 58.8 tweets/participant and the average tweeting duration was 47.4 days/participant. Sanchez 2019 41 European 49:46 50.3 ± 9.08 52:45 Smartphone application Usual care Yes Yes 7-day point prevalence abstinence at 12 months 64.7%:40.9% Smartphone application Schwaninger 2021 42 Switzerland 89:73 31.3 ± 10.9 81:81 Dyadic Buddy App Usual care No Yes 6 month continuous quit rate 22.2%:13.6% Dyadic Buddy App Shuter 2014 43 USA 76:60 45.9 ± 10.0:45.4 ± 9.9 69:69 Website Standard care Yes Yes 7-day point prevalence abstinence at 3 months 10.1%:4.3% Website PSFW subjects logged into a mean of 5.5 of 8 sessions and 26.2 of 41 pages. They executed a mean of 10 interactive clicks during a mean total of 59.8 min logged in.…”

ERS International Congress, Madrid, 2019: highlights from the General Pneumology Assembly

“…The use of the app meant children performed spirometry unknowingly, and optimal performance was incentivised, in an intuitive and fun way. PUIG SANCHEZ et al [26] presented trial results comparing a newly developed stop smoking app to usual care. It included motivational texts upon request and mini-games, which patients could start when they felt the need for a smoke.…”