TOBACCO USE

This study looks at whether giving e-cigarettes to adults aged 50 and older who are in treatment for opioid use disorder can help them cut down on smoking. Participants are not trying to quit smoking at the start. The study will see if switching to e-cigarettes is a practical and…

This study tests if a short group therapy program (cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT) can help men in prison quit smoking. Researchers will compare CBT to a health education class and a waitlist group. The goal is to see which approach works best and what factors predict succe…

This study tested two methods to help smokers quit: an opt-out approach where everyone is automatically referred to Quitline or text messaging unless they say no, and an opt-in approach where people must actively sign up. Over 1,300 veterans from two VA clinics took part. The goa…

This study tests a proactive outreach program to help BIPOC adults who smoke quit tobacco. Researchers will use electronic health records to identify smokers and offer culturally tailored support, including counseling and medication. The goal is to reduce smoking rates and relate…

This study tests a single program that helps people who recently had a heart attack quit smoking and manage depressed mood. About 233 participants will receive counseling that combines proven smoking-cessation techniques with mood management. The goal is to see if this combined a…

This study tests whether a robot-assisted escape room game can teach 200 fifth- and sixth-graders about the harms of tobacco and e-cigarettes. One group plays the escape room with a robot guide, while the other gets standard classroom lessons. Researchers will check if the game i…

This study tests a program called Journey of Transformation for Native youth in tenth grade at an off-reservation boarding school. The goal is to see if it can delay or reduce tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use, and improve sexual health. About 182 participants will be followed…

This study tests a program called TeaM OUT that helps Veterans who smoke and have a lung nodule quit smoking. Participants receive a letter about their nodule and the importance of quitting, plus proactive calls offering resources like counseling and medication. The goal is to se…

This study looks at whether sending simple reminders (nudges) to doctors, patients, or both can increase the number of people with HIV who get help to quit smoking. About 500 patients and their doctors will take part. The goal is to see which approach works best to connect patien…

This study looks at why homeless youth in Ottawa use tobacco, cannabis, and other substances together. Researchers will follow 520 at-risk youth aged 16 and older to understand their substance use patterns. Participants will receive a 6-month program with peer support and a menta…

This study looks at how different tobacco products—like cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and smokeless tobacco—affect the way skin wounds heal. Researchers will measure skin temperature, blood flow, and signs of inflammation in 60 adults, including a group of non-smokers for comparison.…

This study looks at how Salvation Army staff can help people who smoke learn about and use free services to quit. About 233 adults who use Salvation Army services will take part. Researchers will track how many people are referred to the Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line and how many a…