Clinical trials
Tobacco Smoking clinical trials
Below are recruiting tobacco smoking clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 125 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07108166Recruiting
COPD and Chronic Bronchitis: Switching from Cigarettes to Heat-Not-Burn Device
This study tests whether switching from regular cigarettes to a heated tobacco device (a product that heats rather than burns tobacco) can improve symptoms and lung function in people with moderate COPD and chronic bronchitis. Participants will be randomly assigned to either switch to the heated device or continue smoking cigarettes.
Clearwater, FloridaAges 40 years+ - NCT06862050Recruiting
Testing a smoking cessation program for tobacco users
This trial tests a program to help people quit tobacco. It focuses on offering support to daily tobacco users living in the Augusta or Central Savannah River Area.
Augusta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06901713Recruiting
Help quitting smoking with CBT and mindfulness
This trial tests a smoking cessation program that combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness audio to help you quit or reduce smoking. You'll receive digital materials to support you.
HangzhouAges 18–65 - NCT06787937Recruiting
Study on reducing nicotine in cigarettes
This study tests cigarettes that have less nicotine to see how people react to them. You may be able to join if you are a regular adult smoker interested in trying reduced-nicotine cigarettes.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 21 years+ - NCT03912194RecruitingPhase 3
Training to help you quit smoking sooner and feel better
This Phase 3 study tests a quit-training program that teaches how to handle urges and negative feelings when you start cutting back or stopping smoking. You may benefit by improving your chances of quitting and reducing stress during withdrawal.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05766553Recruiting
Virtual reality mindfulness to reduce cigarette cravings
This trial tests whether guided mindfulness meditation in virtual reality can lower cigarette cravings and help people quit smoking. It may help by reducing urges to smoke during stressful moments.
IteuilAges 18–75 - NCT06617312RecruitingPhase 2
Cytisinicline and brain response to smoking cues
This study tests how a medicine called cytisinicline (similar to a plant-based stop-smoking aid) affects brain activity when you see or think about smoking. It may help researchers understand how the medicine works, even if you aren't ready to quit right now.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06832085RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing stop-smoking medications for adult smokers in Ontario
This study compares three different stop-smoking treatments—nicotine patches, cytisine, or varenicline—to see which works best. If you want to quit or cut down in the next six months, this could help you find the right medication.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07098065Recruiting
Health warnings and counseling to help you quit smoking
This trial tests whether health warnings and counseling can help smokers quit. You'll get support during visits to your local pharmacy.
DhakaAges 18–90 - NCT07292883RecruitingPhase 2
Accelerated TMS for smoking cessation
This trial tests whether a rapid form of brain stimulation (TMS) can help people stop smoking. It is designed for adults who are ready to quit within the next month.
Penetanguishene, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07491627Enrolling by invitation
Nicotine's effect on gum disease treatment in smokers and non-smokers
This study looks at how smoking and nicotine affect the success of gum disease treatment. It compares results between smokers and non-smokers who have gum disease.
Liège, LiegeAges 18 years+ - NCT05863923Enrolling by invitation
Text message program to help people with HIV quit smoking
This study tests a texting program that sends messages to help people living with HIV who smoke quit smoking. It may help you reduce tobacco use using regular, motivational text messages.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05733767RecruitingPhase 2
Nurse-led help to quit smoking after heart or lung illness
This Phase 2 study tests a nurse practitioner–led program and medicine plan to help you stop smoking after certain heart or lung conditions. It may help you quit and stay smoke-free, while using lab testing (like breath measurements) to confirm progress.
Springfield, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06290869RecruitingPhase 3
Tobacco education and lung scan study
This study tests whether a special health education program, along with a free lung scan, can help long-term smokers quit. You may be able to join if you are a current smoker between 50 and 80 years old and have never had lung cancer.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 50–80 - NCT05726045Recruiting
Sleep-based brain training to help you quit smoking
This study tests a way to improve smoking cessation using special sleep-based brain stimulation and memory support. If it works, it may help you stay committed to quitting by strengthening helpful brain learning during sleep.
Mannheim, Baden-WurttembergAges 18–65 - NCT07142668Recruiting
How cigarette cost and availability affect tobacco buying
This study looks at how changing cigarette prices and availability affects what and how much tobacco people buy. It may help inform future policies that aim to reduce smoking.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 21 years+ - NCT06372899Recruiting
Switching to E-cigarettes or Nicotine Pouches for Smokers
This study tests whether switching to e-cigarettes or nicotine pouches can help smokers who have tried many times to quit. If you are a heavy smoker (at least 5 cigarettes a day) and have failed to quit before, this trial may offer a new way to reduce harm from smoking.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 21 years+ - NCT06395415Recruiting
Mobile health program for young adult e-cigarette users
This study tests a mobile health program to help young adults ages 18–26 who use e-cigarettes regularly to reduce or quit. It uses text messages to support you, and you'll need to be interested in changing your vaping habits.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–26 - NCT05642715Recruiting
HIV smoking reduction program with varenicline and online support
This study tests a harm-reduction approach to help people with HIV smoke fewer cigarettes and quit if they want, using an online tobacco program and varenicline (a quit-smoking medicine). You may be placed in one of two different study groups to compare how well the approaches work.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 40–79 - NCT06609083RecruitingPhase 1
How cannabis affects cigarette smoking
This study looks at how cannabis affects cigarette smoking habits. If you smoke every day and also use cannabis weekly, researchers want to see if cannabis changes how much you smoke.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 21 years+ - NCT06583148Recruiting
Smoke-Free Home Program for Tribal Communities
This study aims to help make homes smoke-free in American Indian communities. It tests a program that supports people who smoke or live with a smoker to create a healthier home environment.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06678789Recruiting
Testing low vs high nicotine pouches for smokers
This study compares how low and high nicotine pouches affect adult smokers who want to try a tobacco-free option. You'll attend two visits in Charleston to check health markers.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 21 years+ - NCT06655038Enrolling by invitation
Tobacco-free school policy improvement study
This study tests a new way to help schools better enforce their no-smoking rules. It looks at whether a special program can make these rules work better for students.
BrusselsAges 13–19 - NCT06926153Recruiting
A study to help smokers in psychiatric care reduce smoking
This trial tests a program to help people who smoke and are being treated for psychiatric conditions reduce their smoking. It aims to see if the program works well in real-world psychiatric clinics.
ArmentièresAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for tobacco smoking?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 125 recruiting tobacco smoking studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a tobacco smoking trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a tobacco smoking trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.