Kava drink may help smokers cut down and lower cancer risk

NCT ID NCT05081882

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tests whether a daily kava drink can help active smokers (who don't plan to quit) smoke less and lower their risk of lung cancer. Twenty adults who smoke at least 5 cigarettes a day will take kava for 4 months. Researchers will check how well participants stick with the drink, and whether it reduces smoking and cancer-related changes in the body.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Florida

    Gainesville, Florida, 32608, United States

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