CIGARETTE SMOKING

This study looked at whether giving electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) to adults with asthma who smoke regular cigarettes could help them cut down on smoking and improve their lung health. Seventeen people took part, and researchers measured changes in how many cigarettes they …

This study tested a text-messaging program called iQuit Mindfully that uses mindfulness techniques to help people stop smoking. Over 500 adult smokers in the Atlanta area used the program, some also attending in-person counseling. Researchers checked if participants stayed smoke-…

This study tested whether using lemongrass inhalers or liquid vapor could help adult smokers reduce their nicotine dependence and improve related health markers. Two hundred smokers aged 18-30 took part, using lemongrass products or no intervention. Researchers measured changes i…

This study tested whether higher doses of nicotine patches and lozenges can help people quit both cigarettes and e-cigarettes. 46 adults who smoked and vaped daily took part. Researchers compared different doses to see which worked best for quitting both habits.

This study tested whether mailing free samples of varenicline or nicotine patches/lozenges helps smokers quit. 652 daily smokers were randomly assigned to receive a free sample of varenicline, nicotine products, or no sample. Participants completed surveys and daily diaries for 6…

This study looked at whether measuring how smokers buy cigarettes and other tobacco products works the same in a lab or remotely. 87 adult smokers who smoke at least 5 cigarettes daily took part. No treatment was given; the goal was to improve research methods.

This study looked at how a brain chemical called glutamate differs between male and female cigarette smokers. Researchers used brain scans to measure glutamate in key areas linked to withdrawal, both after a night without smoking and after the first cigarette of the day. The goal…

This study looked at how 285 adult cigarette smokers would change their tobacco purchases under four different tax plans. Researchers wanted to see if taxes based on nicotine content or product harm could encourage people to buy less harmful options. The goal was to understand bu…

This study looked at how information about nicotine changes what people believe about smoking and how much they smoke. 74 adults who smoke cigarettes took part. The goal was to understand, not to treat or cure smoking.

This study tested whether a daily supplement made from a mushroom extract (called PsP) could reduce markers of cell damage and inflammation in 200 adults who smoke or are around smoke. Participants took either the supplement or a placebo for 8 weeks, and researchers measured chan…

This study involved 440 daily smokers and dual users (smokers who also vape) from the US, Canada, and England. Researchers used a simulated online marketplace to see how changing the price of cigarettes and offering discounts on e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, or heated tobacco p…

This study looked at how adult smokers who also use e-cigarettes perceive sweet and cooling flavors differently based on sex. Researchers measured how appealing each flavor was, how strong the sensations felt, and how much participants valued the e-cigarette puffs. The goal is to…

This study looked at what encourages or discourages people from buying illegal tobacco. 65 adult smokers and vapers took part in a simulated shopping experiment with different rules and penalties. The goal was to see how policies like very low nicotine cigarettes and fines change…