Clinical trials: Smokers
Smoking
Comparison of the Effects of Different Chest Techniques on University Students With Smoking Addiction
Smoking is a significant risk factor for heart, lung, and respiratory system diseases, and is particularly prevalent among young people and university students.
- Trial name
- NCT07488741
- Testing
- Chest PNF Techniques Group, Chest Mobility Exercises Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Yalova
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Neoplasms
International Lung Screen Trial (ILST)
People who may be at increased risk of lung cancer due to age and smoking history will be invited to participate in this international study to determine the best way of using computed tomography (CT) of the chest to screen for…
- Conditions
- Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Neoplasms, Respiratory Tract Neoplasms, Thoracic Neoplasms
- Trial name
- ILST (NCT02871856)
- Testing
- Low dose CT
- Where
- 6 sites in Australia, Canada
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Queensland
Smoking
Airway and Pulmonary Vascular Endothelial Function in Healthy Smokers: Effect of Inhaled Glucocorticosteroid Treatment
The purposes of the present proposal are to 1) compare inhaled albuterol-induced changes in airway blood flow (Qaw), and in CO and Ppas in healthy current smokers and lifetime non-smokers as an index of endothelial function in…
- Trial name
- smoker3 (NCT02141633)
- Testing
- echocardiogram plus albuterol, airway blood flow plus albuterol, Fluticasone propionate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Cigarette Smoking-Related Carcinoma
Studying Different Ways of Using Oral Nicotine Pouches to Understand the Effect on Nicotine Delivery, Appeal, and Side Effects Among Adult Cigarette Smokers
This clinical trial studies how different ways of using oral nicotine pouches (ONPs) affect nicotine delivery, appeal, and side effects among adult cigarette smokers.
- Trial name
- NCT07899827
- Testing
- Biospecimen Collection, Oral nicotine pouches, Survey Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
COPD
COPD Originates in Polluted Air
The investigators are investigating the effects of traffic-related diesel exhaust on lung function and the immune system in those at risk for COPD.
- Trial name
- COPA (NCT02236039)
- Testing
- Bronchoscopy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Nicotine Dependence
Extended Cessation Treatment for Teen Smokers
This study is designed to test the efficacy of an extended smoking cessation program for teen smokers. We hypothesize that teen smokers randomized to extended treatment will have a higher abstinence rate at 52 week follow-up than…
- Trial name
- Nicoteens (NCT00459953)
- Testing
- Extended treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 141 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Healthy Subjects, Smokers
4 mg Nicotine Polacrilex Gum and Swedish Portion Snus
Fifteen healthy smokers are given single doses of General Onyx 1 g portion snus and General White 1g portion snus, respectively, and one piece of Nicorette 4 mg chewing gum.
- Trial name
- SMWS06 (NCT01182129)
- Testing
- Nicotine
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Contract Research Organization el AB
Smoking Cessation
Treating Chinese Smokers With Interactive Expert System
The research study examined the feasibility, implementation, and efficacy of the interactive expert system intervention for smoking cessation in the Chinese American population.
- Trial name
- NCT00713895
- Testing
- Expert System, Standard Self-Help
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 363 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Smoking Cessation, Lifestyle, Healthy
Community-Centered eHealth Smoking Cessation Intervention(CCeSCI)
Recent findings regarding why Chinese male smokers are reluctant to quit have offered insight for a possible new solution. Consistent with the Cognitive Dissonance Theory, "smoking rationalization beliefs" are a set of beliefs by…
- Trial name
- NCT05508672
- Testing
- Community-Centered eHealth Smoking Cessation Intervention (CCeSCI), Traditional "smoking is harmful" education
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke Kunshan University
Tobacco Cessation
Support Person Intervention to Promote a Smoking Helpline
This study is designed to examine if a telephone-based intervention delivered to a support person (i.e., friend, spouse of a smoker) increases the smoker's use of the Minnesota helpline.
- Trial name
- ClearWay #4 (NCT01331226)
- Testing
- telephone counseling 3 sessions, telephone counseling 1 session, written materials only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,020 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Smoking Cessation
Interventions for Smoking Among Persons in Recovery
Examine the efficacy of a stepped-care smoking cessation intervention for current and former smokers in chemical dependency treatment programs.
- Trial name
- INSPIRE (NCT00714896)
- Testing
- Stepped-Care, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Tobacco Dependence
Predictors of Treatment Outcome for Smokers With and Without Schizophrenia
The primary purpose of this investigation is to determine the predictive value of task persistence as measured by a mirror tracing task.
- Trial name
- NCT00501007
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 203 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Smoking Cessation
Effect of Stress-management and Biofeedback on Craving in Smoking Abstinence: A Pilot Study
Craving is one of the most prominent reasons for relapse after smoking cessation. Mainly pharmacological aids (NRT, bupropion, varenicline) try to counter this condition.
- Trial name
- NCT01080092
- Testing
- breathing technique, behavioral strategies
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Anxiety Disorders, Anxiety
Personalized Feedback for Smokers With Elevated Anxiety Sensitivity
This project will develop and refine a computer-delivered integrated Personalized Feedback Intervention (PFI) that directly addresses smoking and anxiety sensitivity (AS).
- Conditions
- Anxiety Disorders, Anxiety, Tobacco Dependence, Smoking, Cigarette
- Trial name
- NCT03382093
- Testing
- Personalized Feedback Intervention, Smoking Information Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Houston
Cigarette Smoking
Effects of Deep Breathing Exercise on Pulmonary Function, Perceived Stress and Physical Fitness Among Healthy Smokers
Effects of deep breathing exercise on pulmonary function, perceived stress and physical fitness among healthy smokers.
- Trial name
- NCT06032793
- Testing
- Breathing exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Cigarette Smoking-Related Carcinoma
A Behavioral Application for Improving Smoking Cessation Among Smokers
This clinical trial compares two smartphone applications, called Actify! (A \& B) for improving smoking cessation outcomes in individuals who smoke.
- Trial name
- NCT07493252
- Testing
- Smartphone app-based Intervention (Actify! A app), Smartphone app-based Intervention (Actify! B app), Health Promotion and Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,812 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Smokers, Vaping
Persistence of Oral DNA Adducts in Smokers and Vapers
This study aims to better understand what damage caused to oral cells from smoking and vaping might be important in the formation of oral cancers.
- Conditions
- Smokers, Vaping, Healthy Volunteers
- Trial name
- NCT06983392
- Testing
- Abstain from smoking/vaping
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Pregnancy, Smoking Cessation
SmokefreeMOM: Reaching Pregnant Smokers With Health Information Via Text Messaging
Despite the great health benefits associated with smoking cessation in pregnancy to both mother and baby, few studies to date have examined the applications of text messaging or other communication technologies for smoking…
- Trial name
- SmokefreeMOM (NCT02412956)
- Testing
- SmokefreeMOM Text
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- George Washington University
Tobacco Use Disorder
The Study of AZD8529 for Smoking Cessation in Female Smokers
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of AZD8529 for smoking cessation in female smokers.
- Trial name
- NCT02401022
- Testing
- AZD8529
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 214 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Smoking Cessation
A Study Evaluating The Absorption Of Varenicline Into The Body From A Varenicline Patch Applied To The Skin
This study will evaluate the single-dose pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability of a varenicline patch applied to the skin.
- Trial name
- NCT01013454
- Testing
- varenicline free base patch
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pfizer