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New treatment option for Cigarette Smoking
Official title E-cigarettes for Harm Reduction Among Smokers With Serious Mental Illness
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05815199
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- In this open-label, randomized controlled trial study, participants who smoke combustible cigarettes (CC) and are diagnosed with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) will be randomized in two arms to receive harm-reduction counseling and Ecological Momentary Intervention text messaging (EMI) along with either e-cigarettes (EC) or nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) such as patch and lozenges to compare the efficacy in CC smoking reduction.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 21 and older
You may be able to join if
- Currently smokes 5 or more CPD
- Willingness and ability to provide informed consent
- Age of at least 21 years
- Has SMI diagnosis (such as Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorders, Bipolar disorder, Depressive disorders, Trauma and stressor related disorders...
- Interested in reducing CC smoking but not necessarily trying to quit
You likely can't join if
- Is pregnant or breastfeeding
- Used tobacco other than CC in the past 2 weeks (e.g., EC, cigarillo)
- Currently engaged in an attempt to quit CC
- Change in dose of their psychotropic medication(s) in the last 30 days
- Meeting DSM-V criteria for current alcohol or substance use disorder except for nicotine use disorder and active mild alcohol or substance use...
- Past month suicidal ideation/suicide attempt and/or psychiatric hospitalization in the last 30 days
See the full eligibility criteria
- Currently smokes 5 or more CPD
- Willingness and ability to provide informed consent
- Age of at least 21 years
- Has SMI diagnosis (such as Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorders, Bipolar disorder, Depressive disorders, Trauma and stressor related disorders etc.) as determined using the MINI tool
- Interested in reducing CC smoking but not necessarily trying to quit
- Own a mobile phone or have regular access to a mobile phone
- Able to provide an additional contact to improve follow-up rates
- Is pregnant or breastfeeding
- Used tobacco other than CC in the past 2 weeks (e.g., EC, cigarillo)
- Currently engaged in an attempt to quit CC
- Change in dose of their psychotropic medication(s) in the last 30 days
- Meeting DSM-V criteria for current alcohol or substance use disorder except for nicotine use disorder and active mild alcohol or substance use disorders.
- Past month suicidal ideation/suicide attempt and/or psychiatric hospitalization in the last 30 days
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- New York, New York, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 21 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include New York, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.