Impacto 2.0 for Smoking Cessation

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Overseen ByMichael J Zvolensky, Ph.D.
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Michael J. Zvolensky, Ph.D.
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This is a preliminary efficacy trial that will examine whether Impacto 2.0 produces higher rates of biochemically verified smoking abstinence among Hispanic adults across Texas compared to the NCI quitSTART app. The primary objective is to evaluate the preliminary efficacy of Impacto 2.0 in reducing smoking, tobacco withdrawal, and craving. One hundred Hispanic adults who smoke will be recruited across Texas and followed remotely over an 8-week intervention period with a 3-month post-quit follow-up.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for Hispanic adults in Texas who currently smoke cigarettes. Participants must be willing to try quitting smoking and able to use a mobile app. The study does not specify other major health exclusions.

Inclusion Criteria

Has daily access to an iPhone or Android smartphone
Self-identifies as Hispanic/Latino/a
Currently smokes combustible cigarettes daily, biochemically verified by expired carbon monoxide >7 ppm using the CoVita iCOquit Smokerlyzer
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Exclusion Criteria

Participants with the ability to become pregnant must provide a negative urine pregnancy test before final eligibility/onboarding
I have had a heart attack in the last 2 weeks.
Current use of vaping/e-cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, pipes, cannabis products, or other nicotine/tobacco products in addition to combustible cigarettes
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What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Impacto 2.0

Trial Overview

The trial compares two smartphone apps—Impacto 2.0 and the NCI quitSTART app—to see which helps more Hispanic adults in Texas quit smoking over an 8-week period, with follow-up after three months.

How Is the Trial Designed?

2

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Impacto 2.0Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: quitSTARTActive Control1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Michael J. Zvolensky, Ph.D.

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1
Recruited
50+