SMOKING ( CIGARETTE)

This study tests whether offering money to couples who both smoke can help them quit. About 900 couples will receive nicotine replacement therapy and some will also get cash rewards if they stay smoke-free. The goal is to see if rewarding both partners works better than rewarding…

This study tests a counseling and education program designed specifically for Chinese and Korean American smokers who are at high risk for lung cancer. The program aims to help participants quit smoking and get screened for lung cancer. Researchers will measure how many people su…

This study tests whether a pharmacist-delivered coaching program called QuitAid helps rural smokers in Appalachia quit. About 768 participants will receive nicotine patches and may also get text support, phone counseling, or extra nicotine gum. The goal is to find the best combin…

This study tests whether semaglutide, a drug used for diabetes, can help adults with HIV drink less alcohol and smoke fewer cigarettes. Researchers will also check if it lowers heart disease risk. Two hundred participants will take semaglutide or a placebo for 3 months and provid…

This study tests a new way to help people living with HIV quit smoking. Instead of waiting for patients to ask for help, the program proactively reaches out to offer support. Researchers will compare this approach to standard care and look at what helps or hinders success. The go…

This study looks at whether charcoal-filtered cigarettes change how people smoke and how much harmful chemicals they breathe in. About 252 adult smokers who smoke at least 5 cigarettes a day will take part. Over 5 weeks, they will smoke either charcoal-filtered or regular cigaret…

This study looks at how smoking cigarettes can change the shape and thickness of the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. Researchers will measure the eyes of 90 healthy adults, both smokers and non-smokers, before and after 10 minutes of smoke exposure. The goal is to see if…

This study aims to create a smoking cessation program for pregnant women who have experienced trauma. Researchers will interview healthcare workers and pregnant women to understand their needs. The goal is to combine trauma-informed care with standard smoking cessation advice. Th…

This study looks at how a standard deep-cleaning treatment for gum disease changes certain proteins in the saliva of smokers and non-smokers. Researchers will measure these proteins and gum health before and six weeks after treatment in 44 adults with moderate to advanced gum dis…

This study uses a radioactive tracer and PET/CT scan to measure lung inflammation in people who vape nicotine or cannabis, compared to cigarette smokers and non-smokers. Researchers aim to understand how different smoking and vaping habits affect lung health. The study involves 1…

This study looks at whether a simple indoor air quality monitor can help cancer patients who smoke keep their homes smoke-free. Ten patients from Memorial Sloan Kettering's Tobacco Treatment Program will use the device for two weeks and attend workshops. The goal is to see if thi…

This study looks at whether CT scans done for lung cancer screening can also help find COPD, a lung disease, in current and former smokers. About 200 people aged 50-80 who smoke or used to smoke will take part. Researchers will check their past CT scans and do breathing tests to …

This study looks at how romantic partners who both smoke can help each other quit. Researchers will ask 250 couples to fill out daily surveys for two weeks while trying to quit. The goal is to learn which types of support work best so future programs can help couples quit togethe…

This study looks at how younger (21-34) and older (35-65) cigarette smokers use e-cigarettes (vaping). Researchers will track 100 smokers who have tried vaping or currently vape, using a mobile app diary for 12 months. The goal is to understand why people switch to vaping, how th…