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Quit Smoking
Research Study

Many people who smoke want to quit but struggle to do so despite their best efforts. This study is testing a new intervention designed to help participants overcome habitual impulses that maintain smoking behavior and support long-term abstinence.

Help us shape innovative approaches to quitting smoking.

Fast Facts

Adults who smoke cigarettes daily and do not use

e-cigarettes

No cost, evidence-based treatment and nicotine replacement therapy from trained professionals are provided to support quitting smoking

Compensation
up to $420

Conducted in
Houston, TX
(in-person visits required)

Additional Information

Why is this study being done?

This study aims to test a new program that may help people quit smoking more effectively and understand how changing habits can support long-term tobacco abstinence.

Is this study for me?

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.

Inclusion Criteria:

Adults 18+ who smoke cigarettes daily
Do not use e-cigarettes
Interested in quitting smoking
Have smoked daily for the past year
Not currently using any form of nicotine replacement therapy (e.g., patches, gum, lozenges, nasal spray, inhalers)
Willing to participate in a 6-month in-person study in Houston that includes 7 lab visits for treatment, quitting smoking during the 6th visit, daily phone surveys for 4 weeks, and 1-, 3-, and 6-month follow-ups

What will happen if I participate in the study?

This research study requires in-person visits.

Baseline appointment: Screening and eligibility assessment in the lab.
7 treatment sessions: Participants attend weekly in-person sessions. Participants quit smoking during the 6th session.
Daily surveys: Starting at session 6, participants complete two brief surveys on their phone for 4 weeks. Phones can be provided if needed.
Follow-up visits: Return to the lab at 1, 3, and 6 months after treatment to track progress.