Habit Change Addiction - Real-Time Mindfulness: The Future of Smoking Cessation

Smartband-Based Automatic Smoking Detection and Real-Time Mindfulness Intervention: Protocol for a Feasibility Trial

Join Dr. Jud in this episode as he dives into the innovative intersection of wearable technology, mindfulness, and smoking cessation. This episode explores a cutting-edge study protocol designed to evaluate the feasibility of using a smartband and smartphone app for real-time smoking detection and intervention. Learn how mindfulness exercises like "RAIN" are being tailored to moments of craving, leveraging data-driven insights to support smokers on their journey to quit. Dr. Jud discusses the potential implications of this technology for public health and addiction treatment, emphasizing how behavioral science and technology can converge to create impactful solutions.

Reference:
Horvath M, Grutman A, O'Malley SS, Gueorguieva R, Khan N, Brewer JA, Garrison KA. Smartband-Based Automatic Smoking Detection and Real-Time Mindfulness Intervention: Protocol for a Feasibility Trial. JMIR Research Protocols. 2021;10(10):e32521. DOI: 10.2196/32521

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