Safer smoking options for people with mental illness
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study offers a way to reduce harm from smoking for people with mental health conditions who are not ready to quit. It tests if switching to a less harmful product can help improve health without requiring you to stop smoking completely.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a mental health condition like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, PTSD, or an anxiety disorder.
- You are 21 years or older.
- You smoke at least 10 cigarettes every day.
- You have tried to quit smoking at least once in the last 5 years using medicine or counseling.
- You are not currently interested in quitting smoking.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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