Center Overview

The Duke Center for Smoking and Cessation Research is a world-renown research center. The Center is led by Jed Rose, Ph.D., co-creator of the nicotine patch.

The Center's Mission is to further the scientific understanding of tobacco addiction and to explore new, more effective treatments to help smokers quit.

CNSCR's studies test investigational approaches, while others investigate the efficacy of using existing treatments in new ways.

Patient Demographics

We offer two types of studies:

1. Lab Studies (subjects age 18-65)
These studies are designed for smokers who are not necessarily ready to quit. The information gathered will help researchers better understand the biological causes addiction.

2. Quit Studies (subjects age 18-65)
These studies are designed for people who want to quit smoking by using the most effective cessation treatments. Nicotine replacement is often used with other therapies to render cigarettes less enjoyable.

Other Information

All research studies are reviewed and approved by the Duke University Health System Institutional Review Board

Contact Information

Anne Marie Jacobs
Marketing Specialist
Duke CNSCR
2424 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27705
USA
Phone: 919-668-5055
Fax: 919-668-5088
EMail: smoking@duke.edu
Web Site: http://www.dukesmoking.com

Currently Enrolling Trials

• A Controlled Laboratory Study of the Effects of rTMS On Cue-Induced Craving in Dependent Smokers
• Evaluation of a Tailored Smoking Cessation Treatment Algorithm Based on Initial Treatment Response and Genotype
• Smoking Studies
• The Effects of One-Time Pregnenolone, DHEA or Placebo Administration on Withdrawal Symptoms, Mood, Craving and Cigarette Evaluation Ratings in Male Smokers

If you are interested in contacting this center to discuss placing a clinical trial there, please complete and send the E-mail form below. A representative from the research center will then follow up with you.