Plain-English translation of NCT05746442 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether an interactive, personalized text messaging program delivered on a smartphone can help people with HIV quit smoking. All participants will receive nicotine patches and quit-smoking materials, but one group will also get the automated text messaging treatment program to guide and support their quit attempt. The study wants to see if this extra support from personalized messages makes a real difference in helping people successfully stop smoking.
Smoking is a serious health problem for people living with HIV, but many quit-smoking programs aren't designed for or easily available to them. This trial exists to test whether a smartphone-based treatment that sends personalized, interactive messages can be an accessible and effective way to help this community quit smoking.
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If you join, you'll receive brief advice and educational materials about quitting smoking, along with 8 weeks of nicotine patches to help with cravings. You'll also complete short assessments each week on your smartphone. Depending on which group you're assigned to, you may also receive interactive text messages tailored to your situation that guide and support you through your quit attempt over the study period.
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