Can the right words help smokers quit? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT00684437
First seen Jan 23, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study looked at how smokers with different reading skills respond to various health messages about smoking risks. About 500 smokers listened to and read messages that were either fact-based or emotional, and either focused on the benefits of quitting or the harms of continuing. The goal was to see which messages best helped smokers understand the risks and feel motivated to quit.
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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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