Cash for clean breath: new program helps homeless veterans quit smoking
NCT ID NCT01789710
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether offering payments for low carbon monoxide readings can help homeless smokers quit. Twenty-five homeless Veterans received nicotine replacement therapy, counseling, and a mobile phone to record their breath tests. The goal was to see if this reward-based approach is feasible and effective for reducing smoking.
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VA Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States
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