University Of Houston
Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Houston, explained in plain language.
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New app aims to break the link between HIV, smoking, and mental health
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a smartphone app designed specifically to help Black adults living with HIV quit smoking. The app, called ESCAPE, is culturally tailored and also addresses mental health concerns like anxiety and depression. Researchers will compare it to a standard quit-smo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Houston • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Can a brain game help you quit smoking for good?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a computer-based training exercise, called approach bias retraining, can help people quit smoking and stay smoke-free longer when it's added to standard quit-smoking treatment. Researchers will enroll 300 adult smokers who want to quit and randomly a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Houston • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC
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Can a whiff from your phone help you quit smoking?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing a new method to help people quit smoking by adding scent delivery to a smartphone app. The app aims to reduce cigarette cravings by having users smell specific odors. Researchers will compare the app with and without the scent feature in about 132 adults who…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Houston • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 13, 2026 15:05 UTC