Can aerobic exercise at the YMCA help Stress-Sensitive smokers kick the habit?
NCT ID NCT03080090
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a 15-week aerobic exercise program at the YMCA can help smokers who are highly sensitive to stress quit smoking. Participants work with a personal trainer three times a week and also receive support from a national quitline. The goal is to see if exercise reduces stress sensitivity and improves long-term quit rates.
What this could mean
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Active substance
aerobic exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a community-based, drug-free way to help stress-sensitive smokers quit successfully.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with 150 participants, so results may not apply to all smokers. Exercise may not be enough to overcome nicotine addiction for everyone.
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University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas, 78712, United States