SMOKING ( CIGARETTE)

This study tested whether offering smokers more frequent and personalized outreach, plus more treatment choices like nicotine patches and text support, helps more people quit compared to standard care. Over 12,000 adult smokers from 10 primary care clinics took part. The goal was…

This study looked at whether switching from regular cigarettes to either low or high wattage e-cigarettes changes smoking behavior and reduces exposure to harmful chemicals. 372 daily smokers who were not planning to quit were given e-cigarettes to use freely for 12 weeks, then c…

This pilot study looked at whether giving free e-cigarettes to smokers who hadn't quit after lung cancer screening could help them smoke fewer regular cigarettes. Fifteen people who smoked at least 5 cigarettes a day were given NJOY ACE e-cigarettes for 4 weeks and asked to switc…

This study tested a telephone program called Be Smoke Free that uses guided imagery (a relaxation technique) to help people stop smoking. Over 1,200 daily smokers from Arizona, New York, and West Virginia took part. Participants received coaching calls and were checked at 3 and 6…

This study tested four health system strategies to encourage adult smokers who weren't ready to quit to start using evidence-based treatments. The strategies included small financial rewards, personalized mailings, proactive phone calls from a tobacco care manager, and free couns…

This study tested whether a drug called isradipine, combined with virtual reality scenes of smoking, could lower cigarette cravings. 78 daily smokers took part. The goal was to see if this approach could help people quit smoking by reducing their urge to smoke when faced with tri…

This study tested a 9-session program that uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people living with HIV quit smoking by reducing anxiety and depression. 131 daily smokers who were motivated to quit took part. The goal was to see if the program led to more people staying sm…

This study looked at whether combining Buteyko breathing exercises with balance training could improve how well young smokers' bodies use oxygen during exercise. Forty-six male smokers aged 18-30 took part; half did the exercises for 6 weeks, while the other half did nothing. The…

This study looked at how smoking affects pain threshold, neck position sense, and grip strength in 132 women aged 18-45, comparing smokers to non-smokers. Researchers measured pressure pain threshold, how accurately women could sense their neck position, and hand grip strength. T…

This study looked at whether little cigars and cigarillos (LCCs) are addictive, especially when flavored like fruit, and if addiction differs between men and women. Researchers studied 65 young adults aged 18-34 who smoke both LCCs and cigarettes. They measured how much people wo…

This study examined 404 adults aged 40-59 to see if a diagonal crease on the earlobe, known as Frank's sign, is more common in smokers. Researchers took ear photos and recorded medical histories. The goal was to see if this simple, non-invasive sign could help doctors quickly ide…

This study tested whether the color of a cigarette package changes how much people smoke, how much harm they are exposed to, and how risky they think the cigarettes are. Over 200 smokers used low-nicotine cigarettes in different colored packs (gray, red, blue, or plain) for 30 da…

This study looked at how a short, intense workout called Tabata affects certain inflammation-related substances in the blood. Researchers compared 40 smokers and non-smokers to see if exercise changes these markers differently. The goal was to better understand how smoking and ex…

This study looked at how smoking affects gum healing after non-surgical treatment for stage II gum disease. Researchers measured two proteins (PLAP-1 and Sclerostin) in the gum fluid of 36 patients—both smokers and non-smokers—before and after deep cleaning. The goal was to see i…

This completed study in the UK observed 212 cigarette smokers to see how they use heated tobacco products. Participants puffed on devices in a lab setting, and a smaller group used the products at home for 5 days. The goal was to measure puffing patterns and daily consumption, no…

This study looked at whether making cigarette packages look more plain and less colorful could increase young adults' desire to quit smoking. Over 400 smokers aged 21-34 took part. Researchers measured their motivation to stop smoking after seeing different levels of package stan…

This completed study looked at 82 young adults aged 21-34 who use both regular cigarettes and e-cigarettes. Researchers tested how cues like seeing a cigarette or vape affect cravings and attention in the lab and in daily life. The goal was to understand shared and unique trigger…