Financial incentives and counseling aim to help homeless veterans quit smoking
NCT ID NCT07714200
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a program called Abstinence Reinforcement Therapy (ART+) to help veterans who are homeless quit smoking. The program combines telehealth counseling, nicotine replacement therapy, and financial rewards for staying smoke-free. Researchers will compare ART+ to standard smoking cessation care in 120 veterans, using saliva tests to verify abstinence.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, nicotine replacement therapy, bupropion, and mobile contingency management (financial incentives for abstinence)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could provide an effective, scalable way to help homeless veterans quit smoking, reducing smoking-related deaths in this high-risk group.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is relatively small (120 participants) and relies on self-report plus biochemical verification, which may not capture long-term success. Financial incentives may not be sustainable outside a research setting.
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Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC
Durham, North Carolina, 27705-3875, United States
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