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  • Digital Health Interventions
  • Behavioral Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Smoking cessation is a major public health challenge.
  • Internet-based interventions show promise for widespread behavior change.
  • Previous trials of web-based cessation programs had short follow-up periods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report 6-month follow-up results of a randomized controlled trial comparing two online programs for smoking cessation.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the Quit Smoking Network (QSN) compared to an exercise-focused online program (Active Lives).

Main Methods:

  • A two-arm randomized controlled trial was conducted.
  • Participants were recruited online and assigned to either the QSN (cognitive-behavioral strategies) or Active Lives (physical activity guidance).
  • Both programs were web-based, with QSN designed to be more engaging and content-rich.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences in smoking abstinence rates were observed between the QSN and Active Lives groups at 3- and 6-month follow-ups.
  • While participants in the QSN group spent more time on the program, overall engagement was low, with a median of only 1.0 visit.
  • High attrition rates (60.8% at 6 months) suggest limited participant engagement.

Conclusions:

  • The tested web-based smoking cessation interventions did not demonstrate significant differences in abstinence rates.
  • Limited participant engagement and potentially oversimplified program content may have contributed to the findings.
  • Future research should explore strategies to enhance engagement, such as improved consent processes, more dynamic program content, and targeted reminders.