Kava drink tested to help smokers cut down and lower cancer risk

NCT ID NCT05081882

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a daily kava drink can help active smokers who don't plan to quit reduce their smoking and lower their risk of lung cancer. Twenty adult smokers will take kava daily for several months. Researchers will check how well participants stick with the regimen, and whether it leads to fewer cigarettes smoked and less cancer-related damage.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

nicotine dependence Smoking Smoking Cessation lung cancer prevention target

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Florida

    Gainesville, Florida, 32608, United States