N/A
Completed N=151
SMS Turkey: Harnessing the Power of Text Messaging to Promote Smoking Cessation
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00912795 ↗Enrolled (actual)
151
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Oct 2016
Primary outcomePrimary: Carbon Monoxide-verified Continuous Abstinence at 12 Weeks — 8; 4 participants
Summary
The purpose of this study is to develop and test a text messaging-based smoking cessation program for adults who are currently smoking and want to quit, living in Turkey.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Carbon Monoxide-verified Continuous Abstinence at 12 Weeks |
8; 4 | — |
| SECONDARY CO-verified 7-day Point Prevalence Abstinence at 4 Weeks |
9; 7 | — |
| SECONDARY Self-reported 7-day Point Prevalence Abstinence at 12 Weeks |
10; 4 | — |
| SECONDARY Self-reported 30-day Point Prevalence Abstinence at 12 Weeks |
8; 4 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- 18 years of age or older
- Currently smoking every day
- Owning a TXT-capable cell phone
- Sent or received TXT messages at least once in the past year
- Living in Ankara (to ease technology support if necessary)
- Agreement to set quit day in 15 days from enrollment date
- Agreement to verification of smoking cessation using a carbon monoxide breath monitor
Exclusion Criteria
- No chronic disease.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00912795). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.