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Smoking Cessation Research Studies

What is a research study?

A research study tests or evaluates treatments, such as new or current medications; behavior treatments; medical equipment; clinical therapies; or procedures or programs, to determine if they are safe and effective.

Why should I participate?

If you are looking for a way to stop smoking, participating in a research study may be right for you. People in research studies can receive new treatments before they are widely available and can play a more active role in their health care and treatment. Study participants may also help others by contributing to research that could lead to new treatment options in the future.

Who conducts research studies?

There are currently more than 600 smoking cessation research studies going on around the world to help determine the best, most effective ways to help people stop smoking and stay quit. Although the studies on this page have been funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the studies are conducted by researchers outside of NIH, usually at universities or medical schools. You can find out more information about each study by clicking on the links provided.

Studies Currently Recruiting

SmartQuit Study External link disclaimer
Study Location: Seattle, Washington

The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center is testing two smartphone applications to help people age 18 and over who now smoke at least daily to quit smoking. Participants will use an iPhone app to help them quit smoking and receive $25 upon completion of the study.

Study of Sexual Function and Smoking External link disclaimer
Study Location: University of Geneva, Switzerland

The aim of this study is to better understand the links between smoking and sexual function in men and women, a topic that is not well documented. By participating in this study, you contribute to enhancing scientific knowledge on this topic. The questionnaire will take 15 minutes and can be interesting. This study is being conducted by the research team at Stop-tabac.ch, under the direction of Prof. Jean-François Etter at the University of Geneva.

Study of Electronic Cigarette Users  External link disclaimer
Study Location: University of Geneva, Switzerland

The aim of this study is to better understand who users of
e-cigarettes are and how they use these products. By
participating in this study, you contribute to enhancing
scientificknowledge on this topic. The questionnaire will
take 20 minutes and is being conducted by the research
team at Stop-tabac.ch.

Tweet2Quit External link disclaimer
Study location:  University of California, Irvine

Looking to quit smoking but need help? Apply for
Tweet2Quit today to join the study. In addition to
receiving free nicotine patches, you will interact with other
smokers who are trying to quit at the same time you are
through social networking. This mobile peer support group
may help motivate you to quit smoking on your quit date and
stay quit.

This study is open to smokers ages 18 to 59 in the U.S.
who are planning to quit smoking cigarettes,
have a mobile phone with unlimited texting, use
Facebook, and are open to tweeting or texting
a quit smoking group daily.

All Smoking Cessation Studies from
Clinicaltrials.gov

View all active smoking cessation research studies
around the world.