TOBACCO SMOKING

This study tested whether offering financial rewards helps homeless smokers quit. 184 adults who were currently or formerly homeless received smoking coaching, a prescription for a quit-smoking drug, and some also got cash rewards for staying smoke-free. Researchers checked if th…

This study tested a more intensive program to help retired FDNY firefighters quit smoking. 23 participants were randomly assigned to either standard care or an enhanced program that included automatic enrollment, personalized counseling based on lung tests, and medication startin…

This study tested a new computer program called C-Raven that uses a virtual counselor to help people quit smoking. The program was tested with 18 adults in two clinics at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Researchers wanted to see if people would use the program and if it helped them stop …

This study tested whether taking varenicline (a prescription drug that reduces cravings) for 4 weeks before quitting smoking works better than the standard 1-week pre-quit course. 320 smokers were randomly assigned to either the extended or standard schedule, and all received cou…

This study tested a new school-based curriculum designed to prevent e-cigarette, tobacco, and betel (areca) nut use among middle school students in Guam. Over 500 students aged 11-15 participated in a randomized trial comparing the new program to standard education. The goal was …

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 small study tested whether a type of brain stimulation called TMS could reduce smoking cravings and attention to smoking cues in people living with HIV/AIDS. Four participants received either real or fake TMS sessions. The goal was to see if TMS could help them focus less on…

This study tested a two-session computer program plus a community health worker to help hospitalized people with HIV quit smoking. 22 participants joined to see if the approach was practical and liked by patients. The goal was to boost readiness to quit and use of nicotine replac…

This study measured the chemicals released into the air by heated tobacco products and regular cigarettes in a sealed room. 32 adult smokers used either product as they normally would, while sensors tracked pollutants like carbon monoxide, nicotine, and formaldehyde. The goal was…

This study looked at how different sedatives (ketamine, midazolam, dexmedetomidine, or a placebo) affect cigarette cravings and smoking behavior in 20 daily smokers. Participants received a single intravenous dose and reported their cravings and withdrawal symptoms. The goal was …

This study looked at whether training staff in community mental health clinics can improve how they help patients quit smoking. Researchers worked with 91 clinic staff members to see if their knowledge and confidence in providing smoking cessation support increased. The goal was …

This study looked at how nicotine enters the body when people use JUUL e-cigarettes compared to smoking regular tobacco cigarettes. Seventeen healthy adults took part, and researchers measured nicotine levels and heart rate after each product. The goal was to understand the diffe…