Sniff your way to quit? early trial tests scent device for cigarette cravings

NCT ID NCT07007195

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Houston Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This early-phase study tests whether a device that delivers specific smells can reduce cigarette cravings and help people stop smoking. About 132 smokers will use a smartphone app with or without the scent device for a week, then report cravings and quit attempts. The goal is to see if adding scents makes quitting easier.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Inspire Device (olfactory stimulation delivery system)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new, drug-free tool to help people manage cigarette cravings and support smoking cessation.
What could go wrong: This is a very early, small pilot study (132 people) testing feasibility and initial effects. The approach may not prove effective for quitting long-term, and results may not apply to all smokers.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

nicotine dependence Smoking Cessation substance-related disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

NICOTINE DEPENDENCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

RESTORE Laboratory: Research on Emotion, Substance Use Treatment Outcomes, Rehabilitation, and Empowerment
RECRUITING

Houston, Texas, 77204, United States

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