TOBACCO SMOKING

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 if a cannabis compound called CBD, taken as a pill, can help people quit smoking tobacco. Researchers at Johns Hopkins will give CBD or a placebo to 50 adult smokers who want to quit, and measure if it helps them stay smoke-free during short practice quit at…

This study is testing a program called MINDSET for veterans with heart disease or diabetes who continue to smoke or drink heavily despite previous advice from their doctor. The program involves sending a personalized information packet by mail followed by a supportive phone call,…

This study is testing a community support program to help adults in Pokhara, Nepal, manage chronic health conditions like high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and smoking. It will see if regular home visits from trained local health volunteers, combined with supportive text mess…

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 whether adding a special breathing technique called Buteyko to standard smoke hygiene advice can help teenagers. The teenagers all live with a smoker and have chronic ear tube problems. Researchers want to see if the breathing exercises improve their ear sym…

This study aims to understand why young adults use both marijuana and tobacco together. Researchers will observe 120 participants, aged 18-25, who currently use both substances. The study involves lab sessions where researchers will measure how changes in price and exposure to cu…

This study aims to understand how different oral nicotine products affect smokers compared to their usual cigarettes or nicotine gum. It will measure cravings, feelings, and nicotine levels in the blood. About 40 adult smokers will stay at a clinic for several days to try differe…

This early-stage study aims to understand if the compound CBD (cannabidiol) can help people who smoke cigarettes better manage stress and the cravings that come with nicotine withdrawal. Researchers at Johns Hopkins will give 90 daily smokers different doses of CBD or a placebo, …