Pilot RCT results of stop my smoking USA: a text messaging-based smoking cessation program for young adults.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

To address the lack of smoking cessation programs available to young adults, Stop My Smoking (SMS) USA, a text messaging-based smoking cessation program, was developed and pilot tested.

Methods

This was a two-arm randomized controlled trial with adaptive randomization (arms were balanced by sex and smoking level [heavy vs. light]), conducted nationally in the United States. One hundred sixty-four 18- to 25-year-old daily smokers who were seriously thinking about quitting in the next 30 days were randomized to either (a) the 6-week SMS USA intervention (n = 101) or (b) an attention-matched control group aimed at improving sleep and physical activity (n = 63). The main outcome measure was 3-month continuous abstinence, verified by a significant other. Participants

SUBMITTER: Ybarra ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3715389 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature