Community Studies

iMove

Study Phone Number: 713-792-2445        
Email:  imovestudy@mdanderson.org
Population:  sedentary African American and Latino adults (age 25-60) in the greater Houston area 
Brief Description: The goal of this study is to learn why some black and Latino men and women choose not to exercise very often.  Participants will receive an exercise prescription, a pedometer, and newsletters to help them start becoming more physically active.

Eagles

Phone Number: 713-792-2265
Population:  adult smokers (age 18-65) in the Houston metropolitan and surrounding areas
Brief Description:  The goal of this clinical research study is to learn about the safety of Chantix (Varenicline) and of Wellbutrin (Bupropion) compared to placebo and nicotine-replacement therapy ("the patch" -- NRT) when given to smokers with or without a history of a mental health disorder.

HLT (High vs. Low Dose Topiramate)

Phone Number: 713-792-2265
Population:  adult smokers (age 18-65) in the Houston metropolitan and surrounding areas
Brief Description:  Topiramate has been used to reduce drinking and smoking behavior.  The goal of this clinical study is to learn if Topiramate used in both high and low doses increases the percentage of people with no drinking days, while also increasing the rate of smoking abstinence.

INMASS

Phone Number: 713-792-6262
Population:  adult non-smokers or ex-smokers (age 18-65) in the Houston metropolitan and surrounding areas
Brief Description:  In this study, we will be using EEG to examine whether never and ex-smokers share a brain marker that we previously identified in many smokers. 

PNAT (Pharmacogenetics of Nicotine Addiction Treatment)

Phone Number: 713-792-2265
Population:  adult smokers (age 18-65) in the Houston metropolitan and surrounding areas
Brief Description:  The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if a chemical "marker" (biomarker) in the saliva and blood may be related to people's ability to quit smoking.  The biomarker is called the nicotine metabolite ratio (NMR).  

Project GRAND

Phone Number:  713-794-7463
Population: English speaking smokers (age 18-60) who are not interested in quitting at this time or never smokers.
Description of Research Study: The goal of this study is to learn more about how nicotine may affect attention and emotions.  Researchers also want to learn how patterns of brain activity may be related to quitting smoking.

Project SMART

Phone Number:  713-745-3648
Population: smokers who are interested in quitting, male or female, 18 years of age or older
Description of Research Study: The goal of this study is to learn more about the behaviors and experiences of smokers using mobile health technology.

Project SOAR

Phone Number: 713-563-SOAR (7627)
Population:  smokers, at least 16 years-old, who are experiencing problems with depression
Brief Description:  The goal of this research study is to test the effect of a depression focused treatment on smoking cessation in smokers who are depressed. Participants receive nicotine patches and counseling.

Project Steps

Phone Number: 713-792-7399
Population: English speaking smokers with the desire to quit
Brief Description: The goal of this study is to learn about the influence of the social and physical environment on smoking cessation among smokers.

Two-2-Quit

Study Phone Number: 713-792-2265
Population:  community - smokers
Brief Description: The goal of this study is to test the effectiveness of Varenicline alone or in combination with Bupropion on smoking cessation.

Latinos Contra el Cancer (CNP)

Número de teléfono del estudio: 713-792-9123
Población: origen Mejicano.  18 años o mayor. Fumador actual, con sobrepeso y habilidad para hablar en Español.
Descripción de la investigación:  El objetivo de este estudio de investigación es comprobar si un programa de bienestar puede ayudar a mejorar la dieta y los niveles de actividad física, así como promover el adandono del tabaquismo en la población de origen mejicano que tienen sobrepeso. 

Mexican origin population, age 18 or older.  Current smoker, overweight and able to speak Spanish.  The goal of this study is to learn if a wellness program can help improve diet and physical activity levels and encourage smoking cessation in participants of Mexican origin who are overweight.

Si Se Puede (Yes We Can)

Número de teléfono del estudio: 713-745-0063
Población: fumadores de origen Latino entre 21-65 años de edad que estén interesados en dejar de fumar y que puedan leer y escribir en español.
Descripción de la investigación:  El propósito de este estudio es determinar la manera en la cual los factores sicológicos y conductuales influyen en el proceso de dejar de fumar.  Los participantes recibirán consejería, parches de nicotina, y una computadora pequeña por la duración del estudio. 

Spanish speaking Latino smokers between the ages of 21-65 who want to quit smoking. Must be able to speak and read in Spanish. The goal of this research study is to test the effect of psychosocial and behavioral factors on the process of quitting smoking. Participants will receive counseling, nicotine patches, and a small personal computer for the duration of the study.