SMOKING BEHAVIORS

This small pilot study is testing whether giving cancer patients an indoor air quality monitor helps them keep their homes smoke-free. Researchers want to see if using the monitor for two weeks is practical and if patients attend related workshops. The goal is to improve air qual…

This study tests whether switching medications early can help smokers who struggle to quit. Participants receive free quit-smoking products for 12 weeks, and the treatment plan adjusts based on their initial progress. The study is conducted entirely remotely with 544 smokers acro…

This study tests a new way to help people in rural areas who smoke but aren't ready to quit. It trains local paramedics to connect smokers with a free mobile phone game called 'Take a Break,' which guides them through short periods of not smoking. The goal is to build skills and …

This study aims to find out if switching to e-cigarettes or oral nicotine pouches helps adults who smoke reduce their cigarette use. Researchers will give 256 participants one of these products for 4 weeks, testing different flavors and nicotine strengths. The main goal is to see…

This study aims to help more Hispanic smokers get screened for lung cancer. Researchers want to understand what stops people from getting screened and test if a short educational video can encourage screening. About 2,000 Hispanic current and former smokers will watch the video a…

This study aims to help active smokers quit before they undergo a procedure to diagnose a suspicious spot on their lung. Researchers will offer counseling and support to 25 participants and then check if they have successfully stopped smoking after 3 months. The goal is to see if…

This study is testing a combined program designed to help families create smoke-free homes while also improving parenting skills. It involves about 268 mothers who are involved with child protective services and have young children. Researchers will compare this new combined prog…

This study is testing a counseling and education program designed specifically for Chinese and Korean American smokers who are at high risk for lung cancer. About 50 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either this new culturally tailored program or standard care. Th…

This study aims to understand the differences in how younger and older adults use cigarettes and vaping devices (like e-cigarettes). Researchers will follow 100 smokers who also vape for one year, tracking their habits through a mobile app and lab visits. The goal is to learn abo…

This study aims to understand how daily smokers react to new health claims on smokeless tobacco products like Copenhagen and General Snus. Researchers will show 160 smokers from Western New York advertisements with these claims and measure their interest in buying the products an…

This study aims to understand how the body absorbs nicotine from several types of tobacco-free nicotine pouches. It will compare them to regular cigarettes, nicotine gum, and another pouch brand. The goal is to gather scientific data on how quickly nicotine enters the bloodstream…

This study aims to understand how different oral nicotine products affect smokers compared to their usual cigarettes or nicotine gum. It will measure cravings, feelings, and nicotine levels in the blood. About 40 adult smokers will stay at a clinic for several days to try differe…