SMOKING

This small study tested whether giving free electronic cigarettes (e-cigs) to adult smokers with asthma would help them smoke fewer regular cigarettes. Seventeen participants were either given e-cigs or just monitored for 16 weeks. Researchers wanted to see if switching to e-cigs…

This study created and tested a counseling program to help hospitalized teens and young adults quit vaping and smoking. Researchers worked with 144 participants aged 14-21 who used e-cigarettes, providing support during their hospital stay and checking results three months later.…

This study tested whether adding a special laser treatment to standard deep cleaning improves gum health for smokers with severe gum disease. Thirty-three smokers received either the standard cleaning alone or the cleaning plus laser therapy. After three months, the group that re…

This study tested a special therapy program designed to help people living with HIV quit smoking. The program focused on reducing anxiety and depression, which are common challenges that make quitting harder. Researchers compared this 9-session therapy to standard quit-smoking ad…

This small pilot study tested a new support system called 'Nudges to Quit' to help people with serious mental illness stop smoking. The program used reminders to encourage patients, case workers, and pharmacists to connect and use proven quit-smoking treatments. The goal was to s…

This small pilot study tested a program designed to help lung cancer patients quit smoking and prevent relapse. The program combined phone coaching, educational videos, and standard quit-smoking support. Researchers measured whether patients found the program helpful and complete…

This study tested whether black raspberry lozenges could reduce DNA damage in mouth cells caused by cigarette smoke. 69 adult smokers took the lozenges daily for 8 weeks. Researchers measured chemical damage in mouth cells to see if the berries could help lower the risk of oral h…

This large study tested a personalized approach to help people quit smoking. It matched 606 Medicare and Medicaid patients to specific quit-smoking medications based on how their bodies process nicotine. The goal was to see if this tailored method worked better than standard care…

This study tested whether a telephone-delivered program using guided imagery could help people quit smoking more effectively than standard behavioral support. Over 1,200 daily smokers from three states received coaching calls and nicotine patches. The main goal was to see if the …

This study tested a smartphone app with a virtual coach designed to help adult smokers quit and become more physically active. Researchers wanted to see if the program was easy to use, acceptable to participants, and showed early signs of being effective. The 16-week program prov…

This study tested a new program designed to help Veterans with PTSD quit smoking. It combined proven PTSD therapy with smoking cessation counseling, medication, and a system of financial rewards for staying smoke-free. The goal was to see if this combined approach was more effect…

This study tested if mailing free samples of quit-smoking medications directly to people helps them stop or cut down on smoking. Over 650 daily smokers were randomly chosen to receive either a sample of varenicline (Chantix), nicotine patches and lozenges, or no sample at all. Re…

This study tested two approaches to help public housing residents follow smoke-free rules and reduce secondhand smoke exposure. Researchers worked with 405 residents in New York City public housing buildings. They tried both community-wide encouragement and targeted help for smok…

This study tested two different counseling approaches to help people with HIV quit smoking. Researchers compared traditional smoking cessation counseling with a newer method called behavioral activation problem solving (BAPS). Both approaches involved phone sessions over several …

This small study tested whether a smartphone app using augmented reality (AR) could help people manage cravings while trying to quit smoking. The app was designed to be an engaging tool used alongside standard telephone quitline counseling. Researchers primarily wanted to see if …

This study aimed to understand how smoking and a serious form of gum disease (Stage III periodontitis) might cause damage to the body's cells. Researchers measured signs of DNA and RNA damage in the saliva of 88 adults, including smokers and non-smokers with and without gum disea…

This study aimed to understand how addictive six modern oral nicotine products (like pouches or lozenges) are compared to regular cigarettes and nicotine gum. Forty smokers lived in a clinic for 10 days to try each product while researchers measured their cravings and how much ni…

This study investigated how electronic hookahs affect blood vessel function, specifically looking at nicotine's role. Researchers measured blood vessel responses and cell changes in 33 young adult hookah and e-cigarette users. The goal was to understand the health risks of e-hook…

This study aimed to understand how a short, high-intensity workout called Tabata affects certain blood markers related to inflammation and blood vessel health. Researchers compared 40 healthy adults who smoke with those who don't to see if exercise impacts them differently. The g…

This study aimed to understand if stress affects smoking behaviors differently for African American and white men. Researchers compared 95 male smokers from these two groups, measuring their stress responses and daily smoking habits. The goal was to gather knowledge that could he…

This study aimed to understand whether little cigars and cigarillos, especially flavored ones, are more addictive than cigarettes. Researchers worked with 65 young adults aged 18-34 who regularly smoked both products. They measured how price changes affected participants' desire …