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Smoking

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124 US clinical trials · 27 currently recruiting

Active & Recent Trials

RECRUITING 5,122 participants

The Efficacy of Conventional Screening Versus mHealth Screening in Early Detection of Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders and Oral Cancer Amongst the Rural Population of Varanasi: A Prospective and Blinded Study

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

NCT06535867

RECRUITING Phase 2 3,600 participants

App for Reducing Cravings to Smoke

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

NCT06088498

RECRUITING NA 3,200 participants

Refer2Quit: Evaluating a Proactive, Tailored, Population Health Approach for Tobacco Treatment for Household Smokers Through a Pediatric Care Network

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

NCT06582693

RECRUITING 2,000 participants

Collection of Airway, Blood and/or Urine Specimens From Subjects for Research Studies

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

NCT01776398

RECRUITING NA 850 participants

Personalized Tobacco Treatment in Primary Care (MOTIVATE)

Washington University School of Medicine

NCT05846841

RECRUITING NA 800 participants

Take A Break - Rural

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

NCT05790486

RECRUITING NA 768 participants

Leveraging Community Pharmacists to Optimize Smoking Cessation Services for Rural Smokers in Appalachia

University of Virginia

NCT05660525

RECRUITING Phase 3 488 participants

Integrating Financial Coaching and Smoking Cessation Coaching

NYU Langone Health

NCT05154669

RECRUITING NA 440 participants

Technology Assisted Motivational Interviewing

University of California, San Francis

NCT06713603

RECRUITING NA 408 participants

Actívatexto: Advancing Smoking Cessation and Physical Activity Among Latinos

University of Rochester

NCT06926608

RECRUITING NA 340 participants

Black Impact: The Mechanisms Underlying Psychosocial Stress Reduction in a Cardiovascular Health Intervention

Ohio State University

NCT06055036

RECRUITING NA 290 participants

Symptoms and Functions in Patients With COPD and Chronic Bronchitis Switching From CIG to THS

Philip Morris Products S.A.

NCT07108166

RECRUITING Phase 4 279 participants

Modifying Progesterone and Estradiol Levels to Prevent Postpartum Cigarette Smoking Relapse and Reduce Secondhand Smoke Exposure in Infants and Children

University of Minnesota

NCT04783857

RECRUITING NA 256 participants

Effects of E-cigs vs Pouches on Cigarette Smoking and Addiction

Yale University

NCT06077240

RECRUITING Phase 2 222 participants

A Study of Brenipatide in Adults Who Quit Smoking Cigarettes and Want to Avoid Relapse

Eli Lilly and Company

NCT07223840

RECRUITING NA 210 participants

The Role of Flavor in the Substitutability of E-cigarettes for Combustible Cigarettes Among Persistent Smokers

Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine

NCT06264154

RECRUITING NA 208 participants

Clinical Alternatives for Reducing Harm Using E-cigarettes

Medical University of South Carolina

NCT07039292

RECRUITING NA 150 participants

Linking Brain Network Dynamics to Imminent Smoking Lapse Risk and Behavior

Penn State University

NCT05572671

RECRUITING NA 112 participants

Precision Treatment to Promote Smoking Cessation and Survival in Oncology Patients

Washington University School of Medicine

NCT07166120

RECRUITING NA 100 participants

Enhancing Motivation to Quit Smoking Via Self-Help Intervention Targeted to Cancer Type

University of Utah

NCT06484179

RECRUITING NA 100 participants

Bayesian Neurobehavioral Phenotyping: From Mechanism Identification to Personalized Neuromodulation Treatments. R61 PHASE

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT06991062

RECRUITING NA 90 participants

Inspire HER: Inspiring the Heart and Emotions for Radical Health

University of Alabama at Birmingham

NCT06966258

RECRUITING NA 90 participants

Ethnic Microaggressions and Smoking Behaviors Among Latinx Adults

University of Houston

NCT05490927

RECRUITING Phase 2 76 participants

The Potential of Kava in Enabling Tobacco Cessation - Its Holistic Effects in Managing Stress and Insomnia Associated With Abstinence

University of Florida

NCT05814055

RECRUITING NA 60 participants

Effects of a Specific Substance in Smokers

Oregon Health and Science University

NCT04281979

RECRUITING NA 40 participants

Abuse Liability for Five Modern Oral Nicotine Products

RAI Services Company

NCT07132814

RECRUITING NA 10 participants

A Study Evaluating the Use of an Indoor Air Quality Monitor to Promote a Smoke-free Home

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

NCT06693700

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 940 participants

Effect of Helpers Program On-line Training on Smoking Relapse and Social Networks

University of Colorado, Denver

NCT05641974

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 800 participants

Impact of Patient-Centered Approach for Communicating Coronary Calcium on Cardiovascular Health

American College of Radiology

NCT06055972

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 700 participants

A Pragmatic Trial of Chronic Disease Approaches to Ameliorate Tobacco Related Cardiovascular Disease Health Disparities

University of Minnesota

NCT05671380

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 494 participants

Literacy and Smoking Risk Communications

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT00684437

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Early Phase 1 358 participants

Centralized Lung Cancer EARly Detection Among Smokers (CLEAR Study)

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT04200534

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 226 participants

Improving the Reach & Effectiveness of Smoking Cessation Services Targeted to Veterans Living With HIV

Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research

NCT04505371

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 153 participants

Digitally Enhanced Smoking Cessation for High Risk Smokers

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

NCT04691297

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 1 91 participants

Smoking Cessation for Depressed Smokers

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT00494728

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 60 participants

The Effect of Tobacco Products on Wound Healing

University of Minnesota

NCT04870970

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 56 participants

Smartphone-delivered Scheduled Smoking With Compliance Facilitation as an Adjunct Cessation Therapy: a Feasibility Study

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT05763771

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 50 participants

Racial Differences in Circadian and Sleep Mechanisms for Nicotine Dependence, Craving, and Withdrawal

University of Alabama at Birmingham

NCT03968900

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Early Phase 1 30 participants

A Study to Develop a Strategy to Increase Lung Cancer Screening in Women Who May Be at Risk for Lung Cancer

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

NCT04848961

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 20 participants

Enhancing Mental and Physical Health of Women Veterans

VA Office of Research and Development

NCT05050266

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 20 participants

Reducing Tobacco-associated Lung Cancer Risk: A Randomized Clinical Trial of AB-free Kava

University of Florida

NCT05081882

COMPLETED Phase 3 3,200 participants

Quitlink : A Leveraging Solution to Tobacco Counseling

Virginia Ambulatory Care Outcomes Research Network

NCT00112268

COMPLETED Phase 2 2,637 participants

Tobacco Cessation Via Public Health Dental Clinics

Oregon Research Institute

NCT00683839

COMPLETED NA 1,944 participants

Helping Poor Smokers Quit

Washington University School of Medicine

NCT03194958

COMPLETED NA 1,938 participants

Proactive Outreach for Smokers in VA Mental Health

VA Office of Research and Development

NCT01737281

COMPLETED NA 1,865 participants

'Questions About Quitting' Smoking Cessation Trial

Kaiser Permanente

NCT00992264

COMPLETED NA 1,298 participants

Evaluating a Telephone-Based Smoking Cessation Program Among People in the Military (The AFIII Study)

University of Tennessee

NCT00632411

COMPLETED NA 1,236 participants

A Test of Short and Long Term Naturalistic Outcomes of Smokers Who Sample Smokeless Tobacco

Medical University of South Carolina

NCT01509586

COMPLETED Phase 4 1,086 participants

A Comparative Effectiveness & Long Term Health Study in Wisconsin Smokers

University of Wisconsin, Madison

NCT01553084

COMPLETED Phase 4 987 participants

Improving the Population-Wide Effectiveness of U.S. Tobacco Cessation Quitlines

University of Wisconsin, Madison

NCT01087905

COMPLETED NA 900 participants

Cessation Service Use and Effectiveness for Hospitalized Smokers

Kaiser Permanente

NCT01236079

COMPLETED NA 864 participants

A Medical Assistant-Based Program to Promote Healthy Behaviors in Primary Care

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

NCT00273806

COMPLETED 775 participants

Survey of Smokers Treated in the Emergency Department (ED) on Ownership and Usage of Cell Phones

Yale University

NCT01820533

COMPLETED NA 685 participants

Improving Tobacco Treatment Rates for Cancer Patients Who Smoke

Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine

NCT04738643

COMPLETED NA 672 participants

A 26-week Extension of the ZRHR-ERS-09-US Study Evaluating Biological and Functional Changes in Healthy Smokers After Switching to THS 2.2

Philip Morris Products S.A.

NCT02649556

COMPLETED NA 638 participants

Clinical Outcomes of a Nationwide, Naturalistic E-Cig Trial (CONNECT)

Medical University of South Carolina

NCT03453385

COMPLETED NA 633 participants

Connect to Quit for Smoking

University of Pittsburgh

NCT01299896

COMPLETED 617 participants

Asian Youth and Tobacco Control Survey

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

NCT00642317

COMPLETED NA 577 participants

Telephone Care Coordination for Smokers in VA Mental Health Clinics

VA Office of Research and Development

NCT00724308

COMPLETED Phase 2 536 participants

Proactive Health Intervention for Tobacco Users (Get PHIT)

Kaiser Permanente

NCT00169260

COMPLETED Phase 2 522 participants

Study of TA-NIC to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of the Vaccine as an Aid to Smoking Cessation

Celtic Pharma Development Services

NCT00633321

COMPLETED Phase 4 517 participants

Identifying Treatments to Motivate Smokers to Quit

University of Wisconsin, Madison

NCT01122238

COMPLETED NA 501 participants

Tobacco Status Project: Social Media Intervention for Young Adult Smokers

University of California, San Francis

NCT02207036

COMPLETED Phase 4 463 participants

Bupropion SR Plus Counseling for Smoking Cessation

University of Wisconsin, Madison

NCT01621009

COMPLETED NA 400 participants

Improving Health Behaviors Through Telephone Linked Care

American Academy of Family Physicians

NCT00314197

COMPLETED Phase 2 333 participants

Efficacy of Naltrexone in Women's Smoking Cessation

University of Chicago

NCT00271024

COMPLETED 330 participants

HIV-related Accelerated Aging of the Airway Epithelium

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

NCT01974219

COMPLETED NA 300 participants

Strategies to Avoid Returning to Smoking

University of Pittsburgh

NCT00757068

COMPLETED NA 282 participants

Evaluating the Effects of Supplemental Vitamin C on Infant Lung Function in Pregnant Smoking Women

Oregon Health and Science University

NCT00632476

COMPLETED NA 270 participants

Protecting the 'Hood Against Tobacco

University of California, San Francis

NCT00187603

COMPLETED Phase 3 255 participants

Smoking Cessation for Adults With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

University of Cincinnati

NCT00253747

COMPLETED Phase 4 248 participants

Bupropion for Hospitalized Smokers With Acute Cardiovascular Disease

Massachusetts General Hospital

NCT00181818

COMPLETED Phase 1 240 participants

Group Counseling for Smoking Cessation

American University

NCT00104481

COMPLETED Phase 3 232 participants

Tobacco Tactics Website for Operating Engineers

University of Michigan

NCT01124110

COMPLETED NA 210 participants

CSD170304: Study to Assess Nicotine Uptake in Smokers From Electronic and Combustible Cigarettes

RAI Services Company

NCT03294356

COMPLETED NA 196 participants

Innovative Smartphone Application of a New Behavioral Method to Quit Smoking: Pilot Trial (Smart Quit)

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

NCT01812070

COMPLETED NA 194 participants

CSD210903: A Study to Determine Subject Puffing Patterns of a Heated Tobacco Product With Four Non-Combusted Cigarette Variants in an Ambulatory Setting

RAI Services Company

NCT05307822

COMPLETED Phase 4 179 participants

Smoking Tobacco and Drinking Study

University of California, San Francis

NCT03163303

COMPLETED 178 participants

Physiological Responses in Tobacco Chippers

Oregon Health and Science University

NCT01237834

COMPLETED NA 165 participants

A Facebook Intervention for Young Sexual and Gender Minority Smokers

University of California, San Francis

NCT03259360

COMPLETED Phase 4 120 participants

CPT-SMART for Treatment of PTSD and Cigarette Smoking

VA Office of Research and Development

NCT03978442

COMPLETED 117 participants

Alpha-1 Carrier Genomics Study

Medical University of South Carolina

NCT02810327

COMPLETED NA 117 participants

The Moment Study: Mixed Method E-cigarette Study

Truth Initiative

NCT02261363

COMPLETED Phase 2 114 participants

N-acetylcysteine for Tobacco Use Disorder

Medical University of South Carolina

NCT02737358

COMPLETED NA 114 participants

CSD170501: Study to Assess Biomarkers of Tobacco Exposure in Smokers During In-Clinic Confinement Switch to an Electronic Cigarette

RAI Services Company

NCT03170674

COMPLETED Phase 2 110 participants

Computer-Assisted Intervention for Smoking During Pregnancy

Wayne State University

NCT01028131

COMPLETED Phase 4 101 participants

Long-term Varenicline Treatment for Smoking Cessation

University of Wisconsin, Madison

NCT00828113

COMPLETED NA 100 participants

Electronic Cigarettes (E-cigarettes) as a Harm Reduction Strategy

NYU Langone Health

NCT02628964

COMPLETED Phase 2 100 participants

Modeling Stress-precipitated Smoking Behavior for Medication Development

Yale University

NCT00773357

COMPLETED Early Phase 1 99 participants

Hollings Cancer Center Varenicline Sampling Study

Medical University of South Carolina

NCT03742154

COMPLETED Phase 2 99 participants

Oxidative Stress and Vitamin E Requirements

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

NCT00067899

COMPLETED 88 participants

Parent Willingness to Participate in Tobacco Trials in the Pediatric Clinical Setting

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

NCT01673243

COMPLETED NA 83 participants

A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of Financial Incentives, Text Messaging, and Usual Care for Homeless Smokers

Massachusetts General Hospital

NCT02565381

COMPLETED NA 76 participants

Increasing Cessation Motivation and Treatment Engagement Among Smokers in Pain

Syracuse University

NCT03996902

COMPLETED NA 75 participants

CSD200907: A Study to Assess Elements of Abuse Liability for a Heated Tobacco Product With Four Non-Combusted Cigarette Variants

RAI Services Company

NCT05114863

COMPLETED Early Phase 1 64 participants

Impact of Low Nicotine Cigarette Messaging on Perceptions and Cigarette Choices

Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota

NCT04740008

COMPLETED NA 61 participants

Connecting Alaska Native People to Quit Smoking

Mayo Clinic

NCT03645941

COMPLETED NA 59 participants

Smoking Cessation Smartphone App for Cancer Patients (Quit2Heal Study)

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

NCT03600038

COMPLETED NA 56 participants

Young Adults' Reactions to Low Nicotine Cigarette Advertising

Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine

NCT04906148

COMPLETED NA 51 participants

Effects of Sulforaphane (SFN) on Immune Response to Live Attenuated Influenza Virus in Smokers and Nonsmokers

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

NCT01269723

Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Early Phase 1 9
Phase 2 13
Phase 3 4
Phase 4 9

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Smoking Trial Landscape

ClinicalTrials.gov lists 124 US studies indexed under Smoking, and 27 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 22% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

The phase distribution for Smoking shows 13 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 22 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

Top sponsor activity for Smoking is led by RAI Services Company with 9 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 100 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Smoking?

PlainTrial tracks 124 US clinical trials for Smoking, of which 27 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Smoking?

Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.

Is this data current?

Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2024 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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