The ‘Take a Break’ game: Randomized trial protocol for a technology-assisted brief abstinence experience designed to engage lower-motivated smokers

While smoking continues to be the most preventable cause of mortality in the United States, most current smokers remain not ready to quit at any given time. Engaging these ‘motivation phase’ smokers with brief experiences to build confidence and practice skills related to cessation could lead to sooner and more successful quit attempts. Increasingly available mobile technology and gamification can be used to provide smokers with accessible and engaging support.

Source: Contemporary Clinical Trials - April 22, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Daniel J. Amante, Amanda C. Blok, Catherine S. Nagawa, Jessica G. Wijesundara, Jeroan J. Allison, Sharina D. Person, Jeanne Morley, Joseph Conigliaro, Kristin M. Mattocks, Lawrence Garber, Thomas K. Houston, Rajani S. Sadasivam Source Type: research