Actívatexto: Advancing Smoking Cessation and Physical Activity Among Latinos

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER · Apr 10, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

The Actívatexto trial is a study designed to help Latino adults who smoke cigarettes to quit smoking and become more physically active. This trial uses a mobile program that includes text messages to motivate participants, wearable devices to track their physical activity, and medications to help with quitting smoking. The goal is to see how well this program works and what factors might help people succeed in quitting smoking and increasing their activity levels.

To participate in this study, you need to be at least 18 years old, identify as Hispanic or Latino, and be able to read and speak English or Spanish. You should smoke cigarettes regularly and be interested in quitting within the next month. Participants will need to have a cellphone that can send text messages and be willing to wear a device to track their activity. If you join the study, you will receive support through the text messages and other tools to help you along your journey to better health. Note that this trial is not yet recruiting participants, but it is an exciting opportunity for those who qualify and want to make a positive change in their lives.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Self-identify as Hispanic and/or Latino
• • Know how to read and speak English and/or Spanish
• • Be ≥ 18 years of age
• • Not meet the recommended levels of physical activity (150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity)
• • Smoke cigarettes at least 3 days per week
• • Be interested in quitting smoking in the next 30 days
• • Have a cellphone with text messaging capability
• • Know how to utilize text messages
• • Be willing to wear a wearable device daily to monitor physical activity
• • Be willing to complete all study visits
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Use of tobacco products other than cigarettes in the past 30 days (including e-cigarettes)
• • Being pregnant or breastfeeding
• • Plan to move from their current residence in the next six months
• • Another household member enrolled in the study
• • Unable to become more physically active or engage in a fitness appraisal