TOBACCO USE DISORDER

This study looked at whether giving pregnant smokers cigarettes with very low nicotine helps them smoke less. Thirty women who were less than 25 weeks pregnant and had no college degree took part. They were randomly assigned to keep smoking their usual brand or switch to very low…

This study tested whether a smartphone app called Quit on the Go helps people with serious mental illness (like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia) quit smoking better than standard methods. 343 smokers who wanted to quit were enrolled. The app was designed specifically for their …

This study tested two ways to help smokers quit: a drug called varenicline and nicotine patches with lozenges. Over 600 smokers took part to see which method worked better and had fewer side effects. The goal was to help people stop smoking for good.

This study tested whether N-acetylcysteine (NAC), an over-the-counter supplement, can help people who use both tobacco and cannabis reduce or quit their use. 59 adults who smoked cigarettes and used cannabis took NAC or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers tracked changes in days …

This study tested whether offering financial incentives through a smartphone app can help pregnant women stop smoking. 150 pregnant smokers were randomly assigned to either receive rewards for submitting breath and saliva tests showing no smoking, or to receive standard care. The…

This study tested a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called theta burst stimulation (TBS) in 23 adults with both opioid and tobacco use disorders who were stable on buprenorphine. Participants received four sessions of TBS or a sham (fake) treatment in one day. Researcher…

This study tested whether using lemongrass inhalers or liquid vapor could help adult smokers reduce their nicotine dependence and improve related health markers. Two hundred smokers aged 18-30 took part, using lemongrass products or no intervention. Researchers measured changes i…

This study tested whether cytisine, a plant-based medication, is safe and helpful for quitting smoking in people who also have alcohol use disorder. Twenty adults who smoked daily and wanted to quit took cytisine for a short time. Researchers tracked side effects and how many peo…

This study looked at how banning flavors in cigarettes and e-cigarettes affects what people choose to buy. Over 300 smokers took part in a one-time online shopping simulation where prices changed. Researchers wanted to see if flavor restrictions would make people switch to differ…

This study looked at whether little cigars and cigarillos (LCCs) are addictive, especially when flavored like fruit, and if men and women respond differently. Researchers studied 65 young adults who smoke both LCCs and cigarettes. They measured how much people would smoke as pric…

This study looked at whether flavored filtered cigars are more addictive than unflavored ones in young adults aged 21-34 who smoke both cigarettes and cigars. Participants used flavored cigars for one week and unflavored for another, answering surveys and providing saliva samples…