Project Quit

Project Quit is a research team at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). We are currently conducting research studies for cigarette smokers.

The Project Quit team at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is dedicated to improving treatment for smokers who are trying to kick the habit. Our team is comprised of committed and focused researchers with varied backgrounds to include psychiatrists, psychologists, medical doctors, physician assistants, biostatisticians, study coordinators, and research assistants. Visit our website for more information: www.projectquitsc.com

We also have information on other active research studies for cigarette smokers. Contact us to learn more about these opportunities. Material presented and shared is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have questions or concerns regarding your own situation, you should discuss them with your doctor or another qualified health care professional.

02/13/2026

Thinking about quitting smoking ci******es or va**ng? We may be able to help. The Project Quit team has a remote study recruiting smokers/vapers, 18-25, who are looking to quit ni****ne and also use cannabis. Ni****ne Cessation Counseling and Compensation, up to $1,030, are available to those who are eligible to participate. Give us a call at 843-792-4097, text ‘QUIT’ to 843-284-9933, or fill out the link to request information, https://redcap.link/youthCAT

02/11/2026

Do you know someone who is looking to quit ci******es and reduce cannabis? We are a group of research studies at MUSC with a focus on smoking treatment research. Feel free to share this post, so that anyone who smokes in your life may see it. Anyone interested in information about our studies is welcome to click the link below and request information about our studies. https://redcap.link/reclaimstudy

02/09/2026

We are still recruiting for our (e-cigarette) va**ng research study. If you or someone you know is looking to quit va**ng (e-ci******es/ni****ne) and currently uses marijuana/cannabis, feel free to reach out. Give us a call at 843-792-4097, text ‘VAPE’ to 843-284-9933, OR fill out the survey at the link below to get in touch with us for information about our study. https://redcap.link/vapeCAT

02/02/2026

Smoke ci******es? Use Cannabis? Looking to quit?If so, and you’re ages 18 or older and want to reduce your cannabis use, you may qualify for a quit smoking research study. All participants receive treatment for to***co cessation. Information is confidential. Payment for up to $944 is provided to those that qualify. Give us a call at 843-792-4097, text ‘SMOKE’ to 843-284-9933, or fill out the link to request information https://redcap.link/reclaimstudy!

01/30/2026

We are thrilled to announce the findings of a recent trial by Dr. Aimee McRae-Clark. https://www.musc.edu/content-hub/News/2026/01/23/varenicline-may-also-work-for-cannabis-use-disorder

01/29/2026

We are hiring in Charleston for another full-time position. See the listing here https://musc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MUSC/job/Charleston/UNIV---Research-Program-Assistant---Psychiatry--Addiction-Sciences-Division_R-0000056724

01/26/2026

Are you interested in quitting va**ng? We are conducting a research study for people ages 18-40 who are looking to quit va**ng e-ci******es and currently use marijuana/cannabis. As a part of the study, all eligible participants receive medication and counseling to aid in their to***co quit attempt. Compensation is provided to eligible participants. Give us a call at 843-792-4097, text ‘VAPE’ to 843-284-9933, or fill out the link to request information https://redcap.link/vapeCAT

01/22/2026

We have some recent publications from our team.

Dr. McClure and Dr. Dowd’s article can be found here https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/add.70291

Our program manager, Elizabeth, had an article that can be found here
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/add.70296

01/16/2026

We are hiring a full time position in Charleston. Job Link: https://musc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MUSC/job/DNU-ROPER-MEDICAL-OFFICE-BUILDING/UNIV---Research-Program-Assistant---Psychiatry--Addiction-Sciences-Division_R-0000056174

01/15/2026

We are hiring in Charleston for a part-time position. See the listing here https://musc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MUSC/job/Charleston/UNIV---Research-Program-Assistant---Psychiatry--Addiction-Sciences-Division_R-0000056019

01/13/2026

If you are interested in participating in any of our studies, please complete the survey here https://redcap.link/projectquit OR call 843-792-4097 OR email smokingstudy@musc.edu

Address

125 Doughty Street, Suite 190
Charleston, SC
29403

Website

https://linktr.ee/projectquit

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The Project Quit team at MUSC is investigating ways on how to advance medical science in helping smokers quit.

Regardless of your level of interest in quitting, participation in smoking research is important as it can help Project Quit learn more about to***co use disorder. By understanding the addiction better, there could be greater gains in improving interventions to help those who want to quit. We have a comprehensive research team that focus on to***co use disorder providing treatment and non-treatment research.

Interested smokers can contact the study team to learn about the active studies that are currently enrolling. Study personnel will ask some basic questions to see what study might be the best fit based on a person’s level of interest in quitting, age, and other factors. Safety is the team’s number one priority. If study participation is not the best option, staff will provide some other resources in the community for a smoker to access.

All services are at no cost, and we provide compensation for participation. Participants must provide informed consent. Contacting the Project Quit team does not obligate participation. Smokers under 18 must provide parental consent.