Racial divide in smoking and stress: new study seeks answers

NCT ID NCT05490251

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study examined how African American and white male smokers respond to stress and how that affects their smoking habits. Researchers used a psychological stress test and measured daily cortisol patterns to understand biological differences. The goal is to learn why smoking behaviors vary by race, which could lead to better, more personalized quit-smoking programs.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this research could point toward more personalized smoking cessation strategies that account for racial differences in stress and addiction.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study with only 95 male participants, so findings may not apply to women or other groups. It does not test a treatment, so direct benefits are limited.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fractures, Stress nicotine dependence Smoking Smoking Cessation

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SMOKING SMOKING BEHAVIORS SMOKING CESSATION STRESS REACTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California, 90089, United States

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