New study offers smokers with HIV free nicotine alternatives to kick the habit
NCT ID NCT06789692
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether offering a choice of e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, or nicotine patches helps people with HIV stop smoking tobacco. About 972 participants in Switzerland will receive their preferred product free for 6 months, plus standard care. The main goal is to see if more people report not smoking for 7 days at the 6-month mark.
What this could mean
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Active substance
tobacco smoking substitution products (e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, nicotine patches)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide an effective way to help people with HIV quit smoking, reducing their risk of smoking-related diseases.
What could go wrong
This is a pragmatic trial without a placebo, so results may be influenced by participant expectations. The study relies on self-reported smoking status, which may not be fully accurate.
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Cantonal Hospital Aarau
RECRUITINGAarau, 5001, Switzerland
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Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen
RECRUITINGSankt Gallen, Canton of St. Gallen, 9007, Switzerland
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Inselspital Bern
RECRUITINGBern, Canton of Bern, 3010, Switzerland
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University Hospital Basel
COMPLETEDBasel, Basel, 4031, Switzerland
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University Hospital Geneva
RECRUITINGGeneva, Switzerland
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University Hospital Lausanne
RECRUITINGLausanne, Canton of Vaud, 1011, Switzerland
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University Hospital Zurich
RECRUITINGZurich, Canton of Zurich, 8006, Switzerland
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