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Participants will be randomly assigned to: (1) 8 weeks of smoking cessation app (Only app;\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u2009140); (2) 8 weeks of smoking cessation app\u2009+\u20098 weekly sessions of group CBT delivered via video calls (High intensity;\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u2009140); or (3) 8 weeks of smoking cessation app\u2009+\u20094 biweekly sessions of group CBT delivered via video calls (Low intensity;\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u2009140).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We expect that the high intensity therapeutic contact group will result in higher 7-day point-prevalence smoking abstinence (validated via carbon monoxide) at the end of treatment and 3-, 6-, and 12-month post-treatment, compared to the other two conditions. This study will be the first RCT evaluating the dose of therapeutic contact needed when using a smoking cessation app. Findings will contribute to improving the efficacy and reach of smoking cessation treatments.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Trial registration<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>ClinicalTrials.gov number: NCT06900985 registered on March 21, 2025. 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