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Phase IV Trial Compares Mobile Health Apps vs Quitlines for Smoking Cessation in Primary Care — Evidence for Underserved Populations

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26 June 2026

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University of Florida researchers are comparing mobile health apps with traditional quitlines for smoking cessation among underserved primary care patients. This pragmatic trial of 1,332 participants will provide crucial evidence for implementing digital cessation tools in real-world clinical practice.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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