Want to quit smoking and could use some assistance?
This project offers Veterans who want to stop smoking (1) coaching sessions by phone, (2) access to a smoking cessation smartphone application, Stay Quit Coach (SQC), and (3) a smokerlyzer OR (4) in-office coaching.
Am I eligible for this study?
We are looking Veterans, between the ages of 18 and 69, who want to stop smoking and have access to a smartphone.
What will I do if I participate in this study?
Attend a screening visit to determine if you are eligible and if it is safe for you to participate.
Receivenicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and/or bupropion to help quit smoking (optional).
If you are randomly assigned to group 1, then you will attend 8 weekly coaching sessions at the San Francisco VA Medical Center.
If you are randomly assigned to group 2, then you will receive 8 weekly coaching sessions by phone, access to a smoking cessation smartphone app (Stay Quit Coach [SQC]), and a smokerlyzer to measure carbon monoxidelevels.
Attenda follow-up visit 8 weeks after your first visit.
Do you offer a monetary incentive?
Up to $150.
Study Coordinator: Shahrzad Daryani
Phone Number: 415-221-4810 x 23097