Clinical trials · San Francisco, CA
Tobacco Use Cessation clinical trials in San Francisco
We’re tracking 6 recruiting tobacco use cessation studies with a site in or near San Francisco — including Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near San Francisco
- NCT06432985Recruiting
Smoking Cessation Program for Veterans with Cancer
This study tests a video-based program to help Veterans who smoke and are being treated for cancer or lung cancer screening to quit. If you're a VA patient in San Francisco and currently smoke, you may be able to join.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07148232RecruitingPhase 4
Helping people experiencing homelessness quit smoking
This study tests an extended program to help people who are homeless and smoke at least 5 cigarettes a day quit smoking. It provides nicotine replacement therapy (like patches or gum) and support over time.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06678672Recruiting
Help for veterans who smoke before major surgery
This study tests a program to help veterans who smoke quit before a planned major surgery. The program uses rewards to encourage quitting, and it may improve surgery outcomes.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07049757Recruiting
Healthy Family Project: Reducing tobacco smoke in Chinese American homes
This study helps Chinese American families reduce tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure. Smokers, family members, and community health workers are all welcome.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07129590Recruiting
Trauma-informed care to help pregnant people quit smoking
This study tests whether a trauma-informed care approach can help pregnant people who have experienced trauma to quit smoking. The study involves clinicians and patients working together to improve smoking cessation support.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06483412Enrolling by invitation
Healthy Futures: A Vaping Intervention for Teens
This study is testing a program called Healthy Futures that schools can use instead of suspending students caught vaping. The trial wants to see if the program helps teens quit vaping.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 14–18
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Where these studies are running near San Francisco
Institutions with a site for the recruiting tobacco use cessation studies listed above.
- San Francisco VA Medical Center · 2 studies
- University of California, San Francisco · 2 studies
- Stanford University
- Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center
What taking part in a tobacco use cessation study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting tobacco use cessation studies in California.
Common questions
- Are there tobacco use cessation clinical trials near San Francisco?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 6 recruiting tobacco use cessation studies with a site near San Francisco, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a tobacco use cessation study near San Francisco?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in San Francisco to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near San Francisco, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a tobacco use cessation trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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