TOBACCO SMOKING

This study tests a program called MINDSET for veterans who have chronic conditions like heart disease or diabetes and continue to smoke or drink despite brief advice from their doctor. Participants will receive a mailed packet with personalized information about how their habits …

This study in Pokhara, Nepal, tests whether home visits by female community health volunteers combined with regular SMS messages can help people with high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or smoking habits. About 2,070 adults will be split into two groups: one gets the home visit…

This study tests whether using mobile health (mHealth) tools helps find early signs of oral cancer better than the usual visual exam in rural areas of Varanasi, India. Over 5,000 adults with risk factors like smoking, tobacco use, or age over 40 will be screened. The goal is to c…

This study tests whether starting a quit attempt during the first half of the menstrual cycle (follicular phase) makes it easier for women to stop smoking. About 1,200 women who smoke daily and have regular periods will use nicotine patches or gum and be randomly assigned to quit…

This study compares two ways to help people stop smoking and lower their cancer risk. About 5,000 adults who smoke and visit a participating clinic will be assigned to either a program that uses personalized reminders and support (ELEVATE-S) or standard quit-focused care (ELEVATE…

This study is testing a smartphone app designed to help pregnant women stop smoking. The app uses artificial intelligence to give personalized tips and connects each woman with a support person (like a friend or family member) who also uses the app. About 790 pregnant smokers in …

This study tests whether a daily oral dose of cannabidiol (CBD) can help people stop smoking tobacco. Fifty adults who smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day and want to quit will take CBD during several practice quit attempts. The goal is to see if CBD increases short-term abstinen…

This study looks at whether cannabidiol (CBD) can reduce stress and nicotine withdrawal symptoms in people who smoke cigarettes. About 90 smokers will receive CBD and then be exposed to stress, while researchers measure their mood, heart rate, and stress hormones. The goal is to …

This study tests whether adding Buteyko breathing exercises to a smoking hygiene program can improve Eustachian tube and lung function in teens who are regularly exposed to secondhand tobacco smoke at home. Forty adolescents with Eustachian tube dysfunction and a smoking parent o…

This study looks at how addictive five new oral nicotine products are by measuring their effects on the body and mind. Forty healthy smokers, aged 21 to 60, will use the products in a clinic and report their feelings. The goal is to understand the abuse potential of these product…