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Improving Adherence to Web-Based Cessation Programs: A Social Network Approach
Sponsor: Truth Initiative
Summary
This study will compare the efficacy of an interactive, evidence-based smoking cessation website (WEB) alone and in conjunction with 1) a theory-driven, empirically-informed social network (SN) protocol designed to integrate participants into the online community, and 2) access to a 4-week supply of free NRT.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
5292
Start Date
2012-02
Completion Date
2017-08
Last Updated
2026-10-21
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
WEB
Usual services available through www.BecomeAnEX.org, a publicly available, evidence-based smoking cessation website.
Social Network
Proactive communications from established members of the community ("Integrators") designed to integrate study participants into the online social network on BecomeAnEX.org.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
A free 4-week supply of nicotine replacement therapy (patch, gum, or lozenge), provided as an over-the-counter product, meaning that no additional support or guidance will be provided to parallel the experience subjects would have if they purchased NRT on their own.
Locations (1)
Truth Initiative
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States