The University at Buffalo (UB) is looking for people who currently smoke to participate in an online study. The goal of this study is to learn more about smoking habits of Western New York community members. Read More

Adults 18 years and older Currently smoking cigarettes Fluent in either English or Spanish

The University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Medicine is looking for adults living with HIV that smoke cigarettes for an interview study. The goal of the study is to learn more about the risk for lung cancer for people living with HIV. Read More

Adults between the ages of 50 to 80 years old Have been diagnosed with HIV Are currently a smoker of cigarettes OR have quit smoking cigarettes in the last 15 years

The purpose of this study is to learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of two brief quitting smoking approaches that could be cost-effective in assisting individuals who suffer from serious mental illness. The first approach is brief advice combined with the use of nicotine gum and patches. The second approach uses an app on your smartphone combined with the use of nicotine gum and patches. Read More

Inclusion Criteria
(1) Current DSM-5 diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective, bipolar, or recurring major depressive disorder;
(2) Functional impairment as indicated by a score of_2 or greater on the WHODAS 8 item version
(3) Smoker as indicated by smoking  5 cigarettes per day over the past 6 months;
(4) Desire to quit smoking as indicated by self-reported serious...