New study aims to help smokers with HIV kick the habit for good

NCT ID NCT04176172

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

Summary

This study tests whether a smoking cessation medication (varenicline) combined with tools to help people stick with treatment can improve quit rates for smokers living with HIV. About 340 participants will be followed for 6 months to see if they stop smoking, confirmed by breath tests. The goal is to reduce the high risk of cancer and heart disease in this group.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

AIDS Cigarette Smoking HIV infectious disease nicotine dependence Smoking Cessation

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Northwestern University

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

  • University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States