Re-Connect Usability, Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Efficacy Testing
Rowan University
Summary
This series of studies will explore the acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary efficacy of making access to smartphone applications contingent on objective evidence of smoking abstinence.
Description
Aim 1 will use small focus groups and feedback sessions (n = 4-6) to gain insight into the acceptability and usability of Re-Connect. Up to 3 single-case design studies (n = 4/round) will then be conducted to get more extended use of the app in a real world context to get additional information about usability and acceptability of the app. Aim 2 will involve a 2-group (AC vs SC), pilot randomized control trial to test the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of Re-Connect.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * individuals who report smoking at least 10 cigarettes per day for at least 2 years, -18 years of age or older * do not have any health complications that might interfere with the study or require more intensive treatment (e.g., emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, asthma, lactose intolerance) * report a strong desire to quit smoking (8 or higher on a 10-point Likert scale) * has prior experience using a smartphone, speak English, and are literate, will be eligible for the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with mental health complications that are e…
Interventions
- BehavioralAbstinent Contingent (AC) Re-Connect
Participants in this group will be able to unblock highly desired, but non-essential (e.g., social networking, shopping, games) applications contingent on meeting goals for smoking abstinence, as verified by meeting carbon monoxide goals (CO\<=6ppm).
- BehavioralSubmission Contingent (SC) Re-Connect
Participants in this group will also be able to unblock their applications, but contingent on submitting CO samples and independent of meeting CO goals for smoking abstinence.
Location
- Rowan UniversityGlassboro, New Jersey