Smart Olfaction App to Reduce Relapse

NCT ID: NCT07007195

Last Updated: 2025-09-09

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

EARLY_PHASE1

Total Enrollment

132 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-10-17

Study Completion Date

2027-07-01

Brief Summary

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The proposed project aims to refine and test a novel biobehavioral smoking cessation intervention that integrates the strategic application of olfactory stimulation to reduce cigarette craving with an established smartphone-based smoking cessation application. The specific aims of this study are: (1) refine the design and methodology of our olfactory stimulation delivery system (OSDS) and (2) compare, in a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT), the effects of a smartphone based app for smoking cessation (Smart-T) with and without the OSDS on smoking cessation outcomes.

Detailed Description

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The objective of the current trial is to refine a novel biobehavioral smoking cessation intervention that integrates the strategic application of olfactory stimulation to reduce cigarette cravings (olfactory stimulation delivery system; OSDS) and then to test the OSDS as an adjunctive support for smoking cessation when integrated with an established smartphone-based smoking cessation application (Smart-T).

The study will be conducted in two phases. Phase I will consist of a crossover, micro-randomized controlled trial to inform methodology for odor administration and examine the effects of OSDS on craving reduction. Treatment-seeking smokers (N=32) will engage in a self-guided quit attempt and use the OSDS for 14 days. Using a crossover randomization design, participants will complete 7 days of ad libitum OSDS use and 7 days of instructed OSDS use. Participants will complete an initial online pre-screener, an enrollment call, a baseline survey via the app, a randomization call, and 5 daily EMAs during the study. At the end of Phase I, participants will complete a qualitative interview over Zoom and a quantitative survey in the app to assess their experiences. Phase II will be a RCT in which participants (N=100) will be randomized to either (1) Smart-T with a nicotine patch (Smart-T) or (2) Smart-T with a nicotine patch and OSDS as an adjunctive feature (Smart-T+O). Participants will complete a baseline assessment, daily EMAs for 13 weeks (1-week pre-quit and 12 weeks post-quit), a follow-up assessment at 12 weeks post-quit via the app, and a qualitative interview over Zoom. All participants will have access to Smart-T intervention materials for smoking cessation. Smoking status will be biochemically verified at multiple time points using a Carbon Monoxide monitor, which will be mailed to participants along with usage instructions.

Conditions

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Nicotine Dependence

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Cross-over assignment (Phase I) and Parallel assignment (Phase II)
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Phase I: Ad Libitum followed by Instructed Use of the Inspire Device

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Ad Libitum Use followed by Instructed Use of the Inspire Device

Intervention Type DEVICE

Participants in this condition will use the novel olfactory stimulation delivery system (Inspire), to smell a specific order designed to assist with smoking cessation for 7 days. Participants will then be instructed to record every urge to smoke and report times when they think they might smoke in the smartphone-based smoking cessation app, Insight™. When urges above 0 are reported, the app will instruct participants to use the Inspire device. On day 8, participants will receive a notification on the smartphone-based smoking cessation app, Insight™, to switch to the Instructed Use condition. Participants will then be instructed to use the Inspire device only when participants report a cigarette craving about 0 at each of the surveys prompted from the smartphone-based smoking cessation app, Insight™.

Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)

Intervention Type DRUG

NRT patches will be provided to assist with cravings and withdrawal symptoms following the quit attempts.

Inspire Device

Intervention Type DEVICE

The Inspire Device is a novel olfactory stimulation delivery system. It is a self-contained system with seven sealed chambers, with six gel matrix's that contain a distinct odor and one odorless gel matrix. Participants will press a button on the device to release an odor for participants to smell.

Phase I: Instructed Use followed by Ad Libitum Use of the Inspire Device

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Instructed Use followed by Ad Libitum Use of the Inspire Device

Intervention Type DEVICE

Participants in this condition will use the novel olfactory stimulation delivery system (Inspire), to smell a specific order designed to assist with smoking cessation for 7 days. Participants will be instructed to use the Inspire device only when participants report a cigarette craving about 0 at each of the surveys prompted from the smartphone-based smoking cessation app, Insight™. On day 8, participants will receive a notification on the smartphone-based smoking cessation app, Insight™, to switch to the Ad Libitum condition. Participants will then control how often they use Inspire and will be instructed to record every urge to smoke and report times when they think they might smoke in the smartphone-based smoking cessation app, Insight™.

Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)

Intervention Type DRUG

NRT patches will be provided to assist with cravings and withdrawal symptoms following the quit attempts.

Inspire Device

Intervention Type DEVICE

The Inspire Device is a novel olfactory stimulation delivery system. It is a self-contained system with seven sealed chambers, with six gel matrix's that contain a distinct odor and one odorless gel matrix. Participants will press a button on the device to release an odor for participants to smell.

Phase II: Smart-T app + NRT + Inspire

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Smart-T Smoking Cessation App with the Inspire Device Condition

Intervention Type DEVICE

Smart-T provides content during the pre-quit and post-quit periods to prepare and support participants during their quit attempts. Smart-T app contains multiple components, including an EMA delivery and data transfer system, automated messages based on EMA responses, and on-demand content. Participants will use Smart-T for 13 weeks. Participants will also use the Inspire device.

Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)

Intervention Type DRUG

NRT patches will be provided to assist with cravings and withdrawal symptoms following the quit attempts.

Inspire Device

Intervention Type DEVICE

The Inspire Device is a novel olfactory stimulation delivery system. It is a self-contained system with seven sealed chambers, with six gel matrix's that contain a distinct odor and one odorless gel matrix. Participants will press a button on the device to release an odor for participants to smell.

Phase II: Smart-T + NRT

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Smart-T Smoking Cessation App Without the Inspire Device Condition

Intervention Type DEVICE

Smart-T provides content during the pre-quit and post-quit periods to prepare and support participants during their quit attempts. Smart-T app contains multiple components, including an EMA delivery and data transfer system, automated messages based on EMA responses, and on-demand content. Participants will use Smart-T for 13 weeks.

Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)

Intervention Type DRUG

NRT patches will be provided to assist with cravings and withdrawal symptoms following the quit attempts.

Interventions

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Ad Libitum Use followed by Instructed Use of the Inspire Device

Participants in this condition will use the novel olfactory stimulation delivery system (Inspire), to smell a specific order designed to assist with smoking cessation for 7 days. Participants will then be instructed to record every urge to smoke and report times when they think they might smoke in the smartphone-based smoking cessation app, Insight™. When urges above 0 are reported, the app will instruct participants to use the Inspire device. On day 8, participants will receive a notification on the smartphone-based smoking cessation app, Insight™, to switch to the Instructed Use condition. Participants will then be instructed to use the Inspire device only when participants report a cigarette craving about 0 at each of the surveys prompted from the smartphone-based smoking cessation app, Insight™.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Instructed Use followed by Ad Libitum Use of the Inspire Device

Participants in this condition will use the novel olfactory stimulation delivery system (Inspire), to smell a specific order designed to assist with smoking cessation for 7 days. Participants will be instructed to use the Inspire device only when participants report a cigarette craving about 0 at each of the surveys prompted from the smartphone-based smoking cessation app, Insight™. On day 8, participants will receive a notification on the smartphone-based smoking cessation app, Insight™, to switch to the Ad Libitum condition. Participants will then control how often they use Inspire and will be instructed to record every urge to smoke and report times when they think they might smoke in the smartphone-based smoking cessation app, Insight™.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Smart-T Smoking Cessation App with the Inspire Device Condition

Smart-T provides content during the pre-quit and post-quit periods to prepare and support participants during their quit attempts. Smart-T app contains multiple components, including an EMA delivery and data transfer system, automated messages based on EMA responses, and on-demand content. Participants will use Smart-T for 13 weeks. Participants will also use the Inspire device.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Smart-T Smoking Cessation App Without the Inspire Device Condition

Smart-T provides content during the pre-quit and post-quit periods to prepare and support participants during their quit attempts. Smart-T app contains multiple components, including an EMA delivery and data transfer system, automated messages based on EMA responses, and on-demand content. Participants will use Smart-T for 13 weeks.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)

NRT patches will be provided to assist with cravings and withdrawal symptoms following the quit attempts.

Intervention Type DRUG

Inspire Device

The Inspire Device is a novel olfactory stimulation delivery system. It is a self-contained system with seven sealed chambers, with six gel matrix's that contain a distinct odor and one odorless gel matrix. Participants will press a button on the device to release an odor for participants to smell.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* At least 18 years of age
* Ability to read, understand and speak English
* Currently smoke at least 5 cigarettes daily for one year or longer
* Do not currently smoke marijuana or currently smoke marijuana but willing to not smoke during the duration of the study
* Have an active smartphone that is Apple or Android based
* Have phone service including a data plan
* Interested in downloading the study app onto their personal phone
* Motivated to quit smoking
* Willing and able to complete study procedures
* Willing to quit smoking for 14 days (Phase I) or willing to quit smoking for 13 weeks (Phase II)

Exclusion Criteria

* Olfactory dysfunction including inability to smell, a very weak or distorted sense of smell, or sensitivity to odors
* Report any allergies or negative reactions to odors/fragranced products
* Not being fluent in English
* Being pregnant by self-report
* Report hypertension that is not under control
* Have had a heart attack within the past two weeks
* Those who participated in Phase I will not be eligible to participate in Phase II
* Have a smartphone that is not compatible with the Insight mHealth platform
* Report using electronic cigarette or vaping device in the past 90 days
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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University of Pittsburgh

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

University of Oklahoma

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Brown University

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

University of Houston

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Lorra Garey

Research Assistant Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Lorra Garey, Ph.D.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Houston

Michael Businelle, Ph.D.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences

Michael Sayette, Ph.D.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Pittsburgh

Locations

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RESTORE Laboratory: Research on Emotion, Substance Use Treatment Outcomes, Rehabilitation, and Empowerment

Houston, Texas, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Central Contacts

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Lorra Garey, Ph.D.

Role: CONTACT

713-743-8056

Michael Businelle, Ph.D.

Role: CONTACT

405-271-8001

Facility Contacts

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Lorra Garey, Ph.D.

Role: primary

713-743-8056

Other Identifiers

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STUDY00004387

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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