Smoking Research Study
Atrium Health and Wake Forest University School of Medicine are partnering with individuals who currently smoke and struggle with their mental health to participate in a research study.
Fast Facts
Smoke Cigarettes & Want to Quit
Receiving Treatment For Depression, Bipolar Disorder, or Schizophrenia
Compensation Provided
Conducted Remotely
Study Background
Atrium Health and Wake Forest University School of Medicine are evaluating the ways to increase accessibility to behavioral health for all, and improve their quality of life through innovative research.
Smoking tobacco shortens the lifespan of adults struggling with mental illness by 25 years and contributes to $317 billion in expenditures in healthcare. Determining whether it is possible to deliver more effective and wider-reaching smoking interventions for individuals who struggle with mental illness is a high priority for our research team.
We are comparing two approaches to help people with mental illness(es) who want to quit smoking. Our study will test the effectiveness of an app in combination with nicotine replacement therapy (nicotine patches and gum).
Study Background
Atrium Health and Wake Forest University School of Medicine are evaluating the ways to increase accessibility to behavioral health for all, and improve their quality of life through innovative research.
Smoking tobacco shortens the lifespan of adults struggling with mental illness by 25 years and contributes to $317 billion in expenditures in healthcare. Determining whether it is possible to deliver more effective and wider-reaching smoking interventions for individuals who struggle with mental illness is a high priority for our research team.
We are comparing two approaches to help people with mental illness(es) who want to quit smoking. Our study will test the effectiveness of an app in combination with nicotine replacement therapy (nicotine patches and gum).
Additional Information
We are comparing two approaches to help people with mental illness who would like to quit smoking.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Key Criteria:
- Ages 18+
- Smoke cigarettes & looking to quit
- Receiving treatment for depression, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder
Our research study consists of:
- 5 online (zoom) visits over 6 months
- Picking a quit date
- Using a smartphone app or receiving brief smoking cessation advice
- Receiving nicotine replacement therapy patches and gum to help you quit smoking
Our study is fully remote and does not require any in-person visits.
You will be compensated for your participation in this research study.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.