TOBACCO USE DISORDER

This study is testing whether a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment can help people with mental health conditions quit smoking. It compares magnetic stimulation therapy to standard treatment using nicotine patches and counseling. The research aims to see if this new approach…

This small pilot study is testing whether a combination of an existing medication and counseling from a pharmacist is a practical and acceptable way to help people with HIV reduce their alcohol use. The 12-week program is being offered to 30 veterans in Atlanta who have HIV and d…

This study aims to understand how a smoking cessation medication called cytisinicline affects the brain's response to smoking triggers. Researchers will give 64 daily smokers either the medication or a placebo for 2-3 weeks, then use brain scans to see how their brains react to v…

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 whether practicing mindfulness meditation in a virtual reality (VR) environment can help people quit smoking and stay smoke-free. It compares a six-week VR meditation program against standard nicotine patches and gum. Researchers want to see if the VR approa…

This study is investigating whether clavulanic acid, a component of some antibiotics, can help adult smokers reduce their cigarette use. Researchers will use brain imaging (fMRI) to see how the substance affects brain activity related to smoking cues. The study involves 30 partic…

This study is testing a mobile phone program that gives Veterans small rewards for quitting smoking, especially those getting lung cancer screening or cancer care. First, researchers will design the program with feedback from Veterans and staff. Then, they'll test if the reward p…

This study aims to find the best way to help Native Hawaiian adults quit smoking. It will test three approaches: nicotine gum alone, group counseling alone, or a combination of both. The goal is to see which method is most effective and well-liked by the community.

This study is testing whether varenicline (Chantix), a medication approved for quitting smoking, can also help people reduce or stop using marijuana. Researchers want to see if the medication works better than a placebo pill when combined with counseling for 200 adults in South C…

This study is testing a new combination treatment to help US veterans with PTSD quit smoking. It combines counseling, nicotine patches, and a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and effective for this specific gro…

This study is testing a new mobile app program designed to help Veterans quit smoking before and after major elective surgery. Smoking around surgery greatly increases risks like infections, longer hospital stays, and even death. The program uses financial rewards to motivate par…