Quit Smoking & Weight Management Study
Help Baylor College of Medicine researchers investigate a potential treatment aimed at quitting smoking and preventing post-quit weight gain. Join our research study and get support kicking the habit today!
Houston, TX and Surrounding Areas
Overweight or Obese
Compensation Provided
Ages 18-75
Fast Facts
Cigarette Smokers
Study Background
Weight gain is common after quitting smoking. On average, those who gain weight gain about 5 to 10 pounds in the months after quitting cigarettes. For some people, fear of gaining weight is a major obstacle that keeps them from making the decision to stop smoking. The purpose of this study is to determine whether a medication called exenatide can reduce weight gain during the process of quitting cigarettes. Exenatide is an injectable medication used to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Participation in this study may deepen our understanding of post-quit weight gain and enable the development of better treatments in the future. Help advance smoking cessation research. Join our study today! |
Additional Information
Our goal is to determine whether a medication called exenatide, when used in addition to nicotine patches, is effective for preventing or reducing post-quit weight gain.
You may qualify to participate in this study if you meet the following criteria.
Key Criteria:
Key Criteria:
- 18-75 years old
- Have been smoking for at least 1 year
- Have prediabetes, are overweight, or obese
- Want to quit smoking
- Aren't currently using drugs, including marijuana
Participation in this study involves a total of 17 visits over the course of 30 weeks. Visits include:
- 1 screening visit where you will be interviewed about your medical and psychiatric history, undergo a physical examination, and specific laboratory tests, including a urine drug test and a urine pregnancy test for women
- 14 weekly treatment clinic visits
- 2 follow-up visits
Participants will be compensated up to $440 for their participation in this study and will receive nicotine patches and individualized therapy at no cost.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research program.