SMOKING BEHAVIORS

This study looks at whether e-cigarettes or nicotine pouches can help adults who smoke cigarettes cut down. About 256 people will be given one of these products to use for 4 weeks, with different flavors and nicotine levels. Researchers will track how many cigarettes they smoke a…

This study enrolls 544 smokers who want to quit but have had trouble with standard medications. Participants receive free nicotine patches, lozenges, varenicline, or e-cigarettes for 12 weeks, with treatment adjusted based on individual response. All visits are remote, and the st…

This study tests whether tirzepatide, a drug used for diabetes and weight loss, can help people with overweight or obesity quit smoking. 300 smokers will receive either the drug or a placebo for 16 weeks, plus nicotine patches. The goal is to see if the drug improves quit rates a…

This study tests a program that combines two proven approaches: one to help families set smoke-free home rules, and another to reduce child maltreatment. About 268 mothers involved with child protective services will take part. The goal is to lower children's exposure to secondha…

This study compares two smartphone apps designed to help people who smoke but aren't ready to quit. Both apps provide standard quitting advice, but one includes extra features for those who feel unsure. Researchers will track whether participants request free nicotine patches or …

This study tests a counseling and education program designed to help Chinese and Korean American smokers quit smoking and get screened for lung cancer. About 50 participants will receive the program and be followed for 6 months. The goal is to see if a culturally tailored approac…

This study enrolls 2,000 Hispanic current or former smokers aged 50-80 who are not already getting lung cancer screening. Participants watch an educational video about screening and complete short surveys. The goal is to find out what stops people from getting screened and whethe…

This study enrolls 25 active smokers who need a biopsy for a suspicious lung nodule. Researchers offer smoking cessation support and measure nicotine levels using urine tests and blood gas analysis. The goal is to see how many patients successfully quit smoking over 3 months. Thi…

This study tests a new way to help smokers in rural areas who are not yet ready to quit. Paramedics will refer participants to a text-message program designed to motivate them to stop smoking. The goal is to see if this approach can reach more people and help them eventually quit…

This study looks at how nicotine from Nordic Spirit pouches enters the body and affects cravings in adult smokers. About 55 healthy smokers will try different nicotine products, including cigarettes, gum, and pouches. Researchers will measure nicotine levels, heart rate, and how …

This study looks at whether giving cancer patients an indoor air quality monitor can help them keep their homes smoke-free. Ten patients who smoke and are already in a tobacco treatment program will use the monitor for two weeks. The goal is to see if the device is easy to use an…

This study looks at how daily smokers in Western New York react to advertisements that claim certain smokeless tobacco products are less harmful than cigarettes. Participants will watch ads and share their opinions, including whether they'd consider buying the product. The goal i…

This study will follow 100 cigarette smokers (ages 21-65) who have tried vaping or currently vape. Over 12 months, participants use a mobile app to report changes in their smoking and vaping habits, reasons for switching, and their beliefs about e-cigarettes. The goal is to under…

This study looks at how addictive five new oral nicotine products are. About 40 healthy smokers, aged 21 to 60, will use the products in a clinic and report their feelings while researchers measure nicotine levels in their blood. The goal is to understand the products' abuse pote…