Integrating Smoking Cessation Treatment Into Web-Based Usual Psychological Care for People With Common Mental Illness: Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial (ESCAPE Digital).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stopping smoking can improve mental health, with effect sizes similar to antidepressant treatment. Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) provides evidence-based treatment for depression and anxiety, and digital interventions can support smoking cessation. However, combined digital smoking and mental health support is not currently available in UK health services.

Objective

This feasibility trial aimed to investigate the acceptability and feasibility of a digital tailored smoking cessation intervention delivered alongside usual iCBT, and test trial procedures.

Methods

The study design was a 2-armed, parallel groups, pragmatic, feasibility randomized controlled trial. Eligible participants were adult (18 years and older), regular smokers referred

SUBMITTER: Taylor G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12717507 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature