TOBACCO USE CESSATION

This study looks at whether varenicline (a pill) or the nicotine patch works better for smokers depending on their emotion and attention levels. About 204 smokers aged 18-75 who smoke at least 5 cigarettes daily will receive behavioral counseling plus one of the treatments. The g…

This study tests a community-based program to help smokers at high risk for COPD reduce their smoking. About 7,400 participants will either receive health education, digital tools, and medical check-ups, or just basic information. The goal is to see if the program lowers daily ci…

This study tests a digital quit tobacco program to see if it helps people stop using tobacco products like cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or cigars. About 2,220 adults in the US who currently use tobacco will be split into two groups: one gets the digital program, the other gets usual…

This study looks at whether different types of messages sent through a patient portal can encourage smokers to get free coaching from the Illinois Tobacco Quitline. About 3,000 adult smokers from several health centers will be randomly assigned to receive one of three messages. T…

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 looks at whether offering financial rewards helps hospitalized smokers quit. Over 1,000 participants will be assigned to different incentive programs to see which works best. The goal is to find effective, affordable ways to help people stop smoking for good.

This study tests a free online program called Healthy Futures, designed to teach high school students about the risks of tobacco and nicotine and help them quit. About 2,540 students from schools across the U.S. will take part, with some schools using the program and others conti…

This study tests whether giving doctors and patients a personalized risk report (based on clinical or genetic information) increases the number of people who get screened for lung cancer and receive help to quit smoking. About 915 patients and their primary care doctors are takin…

This study looks at whether a program run by pharmacists at community health centers can help low-income smokers quit or smoke less. About 100 adults who smoke at least 5 cigarettes a day will take part. The program offers nicotine patches or lozenges and coaching, even for those…