SMOKING CESSATION

This study will create and test a smartphone app designed to help Indonesian teenagers aged 13-15 stop smoking. The app will be compared to standard paper-based materials to see which is more effective. Researchers will track whether participants stay smoke-free for up to 6 month…

This study tests a structured health program for adults in secure forensic psychiatric care. The program combines health screening, personalized risk feedback, and lifestyle advice to improve diet, exercise, and smoking habits. Researchers will see if the program is practical and…

This study tests whether a pharmacist-led electronic consultation can help people with HIV use their medications more safely and improve lung health. About 480 participants who smoke or take certain lung or stomach medications will receive tailored recommendations from pharmacist…

This study aims to find better ways to help people stop smoking by combining two medications (varenicline and nicotine lozenges) with a smartphone app that reminds users to take their medicine. About 500 adults who smoke daily will be assigned to different treatment groups and fo…

This study tests whether using xylitol gum for 4 weeks, along with text message reminders, can help daily smokers in Hong Kong cut down or quit. About 134 adults who smoke at least one cigarette a day will either get the gum and support or just brief advice. The goal is to see if…

This study tests a program that combines medication (Naltrexone + Bupropion) with behavior therapy to help adults lose weight and quit smoking before bariatric surgery. Researchers will compare this approach to standard care in 64 people aged 18-65 who smoke and have obesity. The…

This study will test if a smartphone app can help people with HIV in Laos quit smoking better than printed materials. About 1200 smokers from 8 HIV clinics will take part. The app sends personalized texts, photos, and videos to support quitting. The goal is to see how many people…

This study adapts a proven smoking cessation program for Somali immigrant parents who smoke. About 50 parents will receive coaching, nicotine replacement therapy, and referrals to quitlines during their child's pediatric visit. The goal is to help parents stop smoking and reduce …

This study tests whether a 6-month program delivered through the Telegram messaging app can help people quit smoking after a heart attack. About 142 adult smokers who use Telegram will be split into two groups: one gets standard advice plus a chatbot with motivational messages an…

This study looks at different methods to help people in rural areas quit smoking. Rural adults smoke more and have higher rates of smoking-related cancers. Researchers will enroll 272 participants across the country to compare quit-smoking strategies and see which ones work best.…

This study tests whether using a mild electrical device to stimulate the vagus nerve, along with nicotine patches, can help people stop smoking. About 150 adults who smoke at least 10 cigarettes a day and want to quit will receive 12 weeks of treatment. Success is measured by whe…

This study compares three programs to help Black adults stop smoking. One is the usual quitline service, while the other two add extra support and incentives. Researchers want to see which approach works best for long-term quitting. About 1,550 participants will take part.

This study tests a telephone-based program to help 220 veterans who smoke and have chronic pain quit smoking. The program uses interactive voice response (IVR) technology to deliver counseling and support. Researchers will measure how many participants stay smoke-free for 6 to 12…

This study tests whether adding a type of brain stimulation (accelerated TMS) to a standard quit-smoking drug (varenicline) helps adults stop using nicotine products like vapes or cigarettes. About 30 adults who want to quit will receive either real or fake TMS while taking varen…

This study tests a smartphone app that uses your location and stress levels to send helpful messages when you feel the urge to smoke. Seven young adults who smoke daily will use the app for 45 days. The goal is to see if the app is easy to use and helps reduce smoking urges and c…

This study tests whether a chatbot can help Black adults in Minnesota quit smoking. About 120 participants will either get the chatbot or not. Researchers will see if people find it useful and if it helps them smoke less.

This study will work with 25 pregnant and postpartum people to create a program that helps them quit tobacco and cannabis. The program focuses on treating depressive symptoms, which can make quitting harder. The goal is to see if this approach is acceptable and helps people stay …

This study tests whether a smoking cessation program delivered via telemedicine and wearable devices helps people quit more effectively than standard in-person support. About 102 adult smokers will be split into two groups: one using a remote platform with wearable monitors, and …

This study will test two common ways to help Native Hawaiian adults quit smoking: nicotine gum and group counseling. About 75 participants from public housing sites on O'ahu will be assigned to use gum, attend counseling, or both. Researchers want to see which method works best a…

This study tests whether adding a ChatGPT-powered chatbot to a text messaging program helps people quit smoking. About 150 US adults who smoke will use either the standard program or the program plus the chatbot. The main goal is to see how long they can go without smoking.