Using augmented reality to deliver cue exposure treatment for smoking cessation: App usability findings and protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Augmented Reality (AR) is a rapidly developing technology with potential utility for treating addictive behaviors, including tobacco smoking. AR inserts digital images into a natural real-time scene as viewed on a smartphone or other video devices. With respect to smoking cessation, AR can place virtual smoking cues (i.e., smoking "triggers") within an individual's natural smoking environment. Repeated exposure to these cues could enhance smoking cessation through Pavlovian extinction processes.

Method

In a usability study (N = 10), we evaluated the acceptability of a smoking cessation AR app to inform modifications to the app prior to an upcoming randomized controlled trial (RCT). For the subsequent RCT, individuals who enroll in a state tobacco quitline will be

SUBMITTER: Poudel R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12149911 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature