New trial aims to help homeless smokers kick the habit for good
NCT ID NCT07148232
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether nicotine replacement therapy (patches, gum, or lozenges) plus wellness coaching over the phone can help people experiencing homelessness quit smoking. Researchers will enroll 150 adults in San Francisco and Los Angeles who smoke at least 5 cigarettes a day. The main goals are to see if participants stick with the program and if they can stay smoke-free for 6 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Nicotine replacement therapy (patch, gum, or lozenge) and wellness coaching
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide an effective, scalable way to help people experiencing homelessness quit smoking and improve their health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small trial (150 people) focused on feasibility and short-term abstinence. Long-term success and broader applicability are uncertain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of California, San Francisco
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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