Pilot Study of a Mobile, Virtual Reality-Based Digital Therapeutic for Smoking Cessation: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Smoking cessation remains a global challenge, with traditional treatments showing limited long-term success due to low adherence and accessibility issues. Digital therapeutics, such as mobile apps and virtual reality (VR)-based interventions, could offer innovative solutions for smoking cessation treatment. NICO-THERA is a digital therapeutic program integrating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational enhancement therapy (MET) to address nicotine dependence.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of NICO-THERA, a digital therapeutic intervention combining VR and mobile apps, for supporting smoking cessation among individuals with nicotine dependence. The primary focus was on smoking abstinence, nicotine dependence reduction, and

SUBMITTER: Jo YS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12658401 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature