TOBACCO SMOKING

This study tested if taking the stop-smoking medication varenicline for four weeks before a quit date works better than the standard one-week period. Researchers enrolled 320 adult smokers who wanted to quit. They compared long-term quit rates between the two groups to see if the…

This study tested a new computer program called 'C-Raven' designed to help people quit smoking. The program uses an interactive avatar named Edna Poe to guide users through sessions, followed by optional nicotine patches and support from a community health worker. Researchers wan…

This study tested whether offering money helps homeless adults quit smoking. All 184 participants received free quit-smoking medication and coaching. Half also received cash payments when tests showed they hadn't smoked, to see if the extra incentive made quitting more successful…

This study tested if mailing free samples of quit-smoking medications directly to people helps them stop or cut down on smoking. Over 650 daily smokers were randomly chosen to receive either a sample of varenicline (Chantix), nicotine patches and lozenges, or no sample at all. Re…

This study tested whether a more proactive approach could help retired firefighters quit smoking and prevent lung cancer. Researchers compared a standard quit-smoking program against an enhanced program that automatically enrolled people and used personalized counseling based on …

This study tested a new support program to help people with HIV quit smoking while they were in the hospital. The program combined a computer-based session with follow-up from a community health worker. Researchers wanted to see if the approach was practical and acceptable, and i…

This small, completed pilot study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS could help people living with HIV quit smoking. Researchers compared four sessions of real TMS to fake (sham) stimulation to see if it reduced participants' cravings and their a…

This study measured the air pollution created by a heated tobacco product (Ploom) compared to regular cigarettes. Thirty-two adult smokers used the products inside a special sealed room. Researchers collected air samples to measure dozens of harmful chemicals and particles releas…

This pilot study tested a training program for staff at community mental health clinics. The goal was to see if the training improved how staff helped their patients quit smoking. Researchers measured changes in staff knowledge, confidence, and how often they provided proven quit…

This small, early-stage study aimed to understand how different sedative medications affect cigarette cravings and smoking behavior. Researchers gave 20 daily smokers intravenous infusions of ketamine, midazolam, dexmedetomidine, or a placebo saline solution. They measured change…

This study aimed to understand how the body absorbs nicotine from JUUL e-cigarettes compared to regular cigarettes. Researchers measured nicotine levels, heart rate, blood pressure, and cravings in 17 adults who both smoke and vape. The goal was to gather data on the differences …