Can cash rewards help smokers kick the habit?
NCT ID NCT07685899
First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests whether offering rewards for taking smoking cessation medication and completing counseling calls helps people quit smoking. Participants receive varenicline and referrals to a state quitline, with some also getting incentives tracked by a smart pill dispenser. The study enrolls 40 adults who smoke at least one cigarette daily and aims to see if this approach improves adherence and quit rates.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- varenicline
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could improve smoking cessation rates by boosting adherence to medication and counseling.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The reward system may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
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Locations
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University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas, 66103, United States
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