SMOKING CESSATION

This study is testing a new program where community pharmacists help people in rural Appalachia quit smoking. It will compare different combinations of support, like text messages, phone coaching, and nicotine replacement therapy (patches and lozenges), to see what works best. Th…

This study is testing whether tobacco-free nicotine pouches can help people switch from smoking cigarettes. Researchers will give 50 adult smokers either low or high nicotine pouches to use for 4 weeks instead of cigarettes. They'll track how many people completely switch, reduce…

This study tests a new hospital support program designed to help patients with heart or lung disease quit smoking. A specialized team provides personalized medication plans, counseling, and follow-up text messages. Researchers will compare this approach to usual care to see if it…

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 is creating and testing a new program to help pregnant women quit smoking, specifically designed for women who have experienced psychological trauma. Researchers are interviewing pregnant women and their healthcare providers to understand the challenges of quitting, th…

This study is testing whether nicotine pouches or mini lozenges can help people who smoke switch away from cigarettes. Researchers will compare how well these products work for 300 adults who smoke at least 5 cigarettes a day but aren't planning to quit right away. Participants w…

This study is testing whether a motivational AI chatbot on your phone can help people quit smoking. Researchers will enroll 440 adult smokers to use the digital coach, which provides encouragement, education, and helps create a personalized quit plan. The main goal is to see if p…

This study is testing a personalized approach to help Alaska Native and American Indian people quit smoking. Researchers will use a simple blood test to measure how quickly a person's body processes nicotine, then recommend the medication that might work best for them. The main g…

This study is testing which of two proven smoking cessation programs works better for people getting lung cancer screening. It will enroll 1,188 current smokers to compare phone counseling through a state quitline versus a health system's own program. The goal is to find the most…

This study is testing whether an online smoking cessation program, delivered through primary care clinics, helps people in rural areas quit smoking. About 288 adult smokers will be randomly assigned to either complete the online program or receive usual care. The program involves…

This study aims to understand how a smoking cessation medication called cytisinicline affects the brain's response to smoking triggers. Researchers will give 64 daily smokers either the medication or a placebo for 2-3 weeks, then use brain scans to see how their brains react to v…

This study is testing two different smartphone apps designed to help people living with HIV quit smoking. All participants will receive nicotine patches and gum, plus one of the apps to use for six months. Researchers want to see which app approach works better to help this speci…

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 is testing whether an automated text messaging program can help people living with HIV in Cambodia quit smoking. It will enroll 800 adult smokers with HIV who are willing to try to quit. Researchers will check if participants have quit by asking them and using a breath…

This study is testing a program to help low-income pregnant women quit smoking. It combines daily text message support with small financial rewards for staying smoke-free. Researchers want to see if this approach is practical and well-liked by participants, and if it helps them q…

This study aims to find the most effective combination of treatments to help people who both smoke cigarettes and vape to quit smoking. Researchers will test different medications (varenicline vs. nicotine patches) and counseling approaches (focusing on quitting both vs. just smo…

This study is testing whether an online questionnaire can help people quit smoking. About 672 adult smokers will be randomly assigned to either complete the online visit or not. The online visit asks about smoking habits and motivation to quit, and may lead to a prescription for …

This study is testing whether helping patients and the family members they live with quit smoking together works better than helping patients alone. It involves 231 people who smoke and live with other smokers in Cambridgeshire. Participants receive nicotine patches/gum and couns…

This study is testing a personalized plan to help cancer patients quit smoking. It uses a patient's own genetic and health information to recommend the best quit-smoking medications. The goal is to see if this tailored approach helps more patients successfully quit and improves t…

This study is creating and testing a new program to help people who are planning weight-loss surgery. The goal is to help them quit smoking and lose weight at the same time before their operation. The program combines two medications with behavior change therapy. Researchers will…

This study is testing if taking the quit-smoking medication bupropion for 6 months works better than the usual 7-week course for African American daily smokers. It will enroll 500 adults who want to quit and provide them all with personalized counseling. The main goal is to see i…

This study is testing a new support program designed to help people in South Africa who have HIV and/or tuberculosis (TB) quit smoking. The program, called QUIT-AD, combines counseling and support to help people stop smoking and also stick to their important HIV or TB medications…

This study is testing two types of magnetic brain stimulation to help people with schizophrenia quit smoking. Researchers believe the high smoking rates in this group may be due to overlapping brain circuits for addiction and schizophrenia. They will measure changes in brain acti…

This study tests whether personalized treatment recommendations based on a person's genetic and health information can help smokers quit more effectively than standard care. The research involves 850 adult smokers and their doctors across primary care clinics. It compares the new…

This study aims to find the best way to help Native Hawaiian adults quit smoking. It will test three approaches: nicotine gum alone, group counseling alone, or a combination of both. The goal is to see which method is most effective and well-liked by the community.

This study is testing whether paying Alaska Native families helps smokers quit for good. It compares a program offering cash rewards for quitting to standard support materials. Researchers will track if smokers in the payment group are more likely to stay smoke-free for 6 and 12 …

This study is testing a new smartphone app designed to help cancer survivors quit smoking. The app delivers mindfulness-based support in real-time, combined with brief counseling and nicotine replacement therapy. Researchers are recruiting 50 adult cancer survivors who currently …

This study is testing whether having a support person helps Veterans quit smoking. Veterans who smoke will choose a friend or family member to support them, and some support persons will receive special coaching. Researchers will track if this approach helps Veterans use proven q…

This study aims to find the best way to help people quit smoking to prevent cancer. It will compare two different support strategies for 5,000 current tobacco users. One strategy uses gentle reminders and nudges, while the other focuses on standard quit-focused care.

This study is testing a smartphone app designed to help pregnant women quit smoking and stay smoke-free after giving birth. The app uses artificial intelligence to personalize support and connects users with a chosen friend or family member for encouragement. Researchers in Roman…

This study is testing if starting a quit attempt during a specific phase of a woman's menstrual cycle makes it easier to stop smoking. It will enroll 1200 women who smoke daily and want to quit. Participants will be randomly assigned to start their quit attempt in one of two cycl…

This study tests whether training workplace safety managers to help construction workers quit smoking makes programs more effective and affordable. It compares three different approaches to find the best balance of success, cost, and practicality for construction companies. The g…

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 is testing different ways to help long-term smokers quit and find lung cancer early. It will compare using a smartphone app, written guides, and a special low-dose lung scan. The goal is to see which combination is most effective at helping people stop smoking and dete…

This study is testing whether adding a digital music therapy program to standard nicotine replacement patches (like gum or patches) helps student smokers manage their cravings better than using the patches alone. It will involve 120 student smokers aged 18 to 25 who want to quit.…

This study is testing whether a gentle, at-home brain stimulation technique can help cancer survivors who smoke reduce their cigarette use and feel less distress. Researchers will recruit 46 participants who are interested in quitting smoking and have mild to moderate distress. T…

This study aims to understand how a specific type of therapy affects the brain in people with schizophrenia who smoke. Researchers will use brain scans (fMRI) to see if group therapy can change brain activity related to tobacco cravings and psychiatric symptoms. The study involve…

This study aims to collect blood, urine, and airway samples from both healthy people and people with lung diseases like COPD and pulmonary fibrosis. Researchers will compare the samples to understand what causes these diseases and how they develop. The goal is to gather basic inf…