CIGARETTE SMOKING

This study tested a mindfulness-based text messaging program called 'iQuit Mindfully' to help adults quit smoking. Over 500 smokers who wanted to quit within 30 days took part. The program was tested both alone and with in-person counseling, and researchers checked if participant…

This study looked at whether giving electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) to adults who smoke and have asthma could help them cut down on regular cigarettes and improve their lung function. Seventeen people took part, and researchers measured changes in smoking habits, asthma symp…

This study tested whether mailing free samples of varenicline (a prescription pill) or nicotine patches and lozenges helps smokers quit. 652 daily smokers were randomly assigned to receive a free sample of varenicline, nicotine products, or no sample. Participants completed surve…

This study tested whether higher doses of nicotine patches and lozenges can help people quit both cigarettes and e-cigarettes at the same time. 46 adults who smoked and vaped daily took part. Researchers measured how many days they stayed away from both products and checked for s…

This study tested whether using lemongrass inhalers or liquid vapor could help adult smokers reduce their nicotine dependence and related health markers. Two hundred smokers aged 18-30 took part, using lemongrass products or no intervention. Researchers measured changes in nicoti…

This study looked at whether doing a tobacco buying experiment in a lab or remotely (online) gives similar results. 87 adult smokers who smoke at least 5 cigarettes a day took part. They made pretend purchases of cigarettes and other tobacco products at different prices. The goal…

This study looked at how 285 adult cigarette smokers might change their tobacco purchases under four different tax plans. Researchers used a simulated online store to see if smokers would buy fewer cigarettes or switch to other tobacco products when taxes increased. The goal was …

This study looked at how adult smokers and dual users (smokers who also vape) decide to spend money on different tobacco and nicotine products when prices change. Researchers created a mock online store where participants could buy cigarettes, e-cigarettes, heated tobacco, and ni…

This study looked at how smoking and quitting overnight affect a brain chemical called glutamate in men and women. Researchers scanned the brains of 58 smokers to measure glutamate in key areas linked to withdrawal. They also checked hormone levels in women to see if they play a …

This study looked at how different messages about nicotine change what smokers believe and how they use tobacco. 74 adult smokers took part, and researchers measured their beliefs about nicotine and smoking habits. The goal was to understand, not to treat or cure any condition.

This study tested whether a daily capsule of polysaccharide peptide (PsP) from the reishi mushroom could lower markers of oxidative stress and inflammation in 200 adults who smoke or are around smoke. Participants took either PsP or a placebo for 8 weeks, and researchers measured…

This study looked at how men and women who smoke cigarettes react to sweet and cooling flavors in e-cigarettes. Researchers measured how much participants liked each flavor, how strong the sensations were, and how much they wanted to use the e-cig again. The goal was to understan…

This study looked at what encourages or discourages people from buying illegal tobacco. 65 adult smokers and vapers took part in a simulated shopping experiment with different rules and penalties. The goal was to see how policies like very low nicotine cigarettes and fines change…