NICOTINE DEPENDENCE

This study tested whether adding a special type of talk therapy (CBASP) to standard smoking cessation treatment helps depressed smokers quit and feel better. About 91 adults with depression who smoked at least 5 cigarettes a day took part. The goal was to see if the combined appr…

This study tests whether a smoking cessation medication (varenicline) combined with tools to help people stick with treatment can improve quit rates for smokers living with HIV. About 340 participants will be followed for 6 months to see if they stop smoking, confirmed by breath …

This study looks at whether sending reminders (nudges) to doctors, patients, or both can increase the number of people with HIV who smoke getting help to quit. About 500 patients and their doctors are involved. The goal is to see if these nudges lead to more referrals and partici…

This study tests a program called the Bridge Model that provides social support, volunteering, and job opportunities to help people with nicotine or substance use disorders who are homeless or low-income. Researchers want to see if this approach improves quality of life and helps…

This study aimed to see if adding dexmedetomidine to a standard painkiller could improve pain control and comfort after lung surgery in smokers. It planned to enroll 102 men with high nicotine dependence. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so …

This study was designed to understand how cigarette direct mail marketing influences smoking beliefs and behavior in young adults ages 18 to 29. Researchers planned to compare responses between smokers from higher and lower income backgrounds. However, the study was withdrawn bef…

This study follows 100 head and neck or lung cancer patients who are current or former smokers and receive radiation therapy. Researchers track who stays smoke-free at 1, 6, and 12 months after treatment ends, and what factors help or hinder abstinence. The goal is to learn how t…