RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07210567

Mindfulness-based Ecological Momentary Intervention for Smoking Cessation Among Cancer Survivors

Sponsor

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Jan 6, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Smoking Cessation

Summary

The purpose of the study is to develop a new quit-smoking treatment among individuals with a cancer diagnosis using a smartphone app.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria8

≥18 years old
smoked ≥1 cigarette per day (even one or two puffs) within the past 30 days
having been diagnosed with cancer
being motivated to quit in the next 30 days
having a valid home address and functioning phone number
being able to read, write, and speak English
having a smartphone that allows installation of the app
willingness to download the app

Exclusion Criteria4

being enrolled in a smoking cessation program
current use of smoking cessation medications
evidence of current psychosis
current/planning pregnancy or lactation

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALMindfulness

Participants will complete 4 counseling sessions (30 minutes), download and use a smartphone app for 4 weeks, complete 4 online surveys (baseline, quit date, end of treatment, and 3-month follow-up), and a brief phone call at the end of treatment to provide feedback. Participants will use the app every day to complete daily diaries and ecological momentary assessments (EMAs), receive brief mindful skills, and practice formal mindfulness meditations (5-30 minutes). Participants will also be provided with nicotine patches.

BEHAVIORALQuitline

Participants will be referred to Quitline to receive standard care smoking cessation treatment, including counseling and nicotine patches. Participants will complete 4 online surveys (baseline, quit date, end of treatment, and 3-month follow-up) and a brief phone call at the end of treatment to provide feedback. Participants will use the app every day to complete daily diaries.