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New treatment option for Acute Abstinence From Cigarettes vs E-cigarettes (ENDS)
Official title Vaping and Smoking Project in People With Schizophrenia
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06944847
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The proposed research will characterize withdrawal among people with schizophrenia who vape daily compared to people with schizophrenia who smoke combustible cigarettes daily, filling critical gaps in the understanding of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) dependence and contributing to the development of vaping cessation interventions amongst people with schizophrenia, the leading preventable cause of death in the US.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 21 to 50
You may be able to join if
- 6+ months of daily/near-daily nicotine vaping or cigarette smoking
- 200+ ng/mL cotinine on a commercially-available quick screen
- stable antipsychotic medication dose (no changes in past 6 months). Current
You likely can't join if
- intention to quit daily/near-daily vaping/smoking in the next month
- current (2+ days out of the past 7) use of pipe tobacco, hookah/shisha, smokeless tobacco, dissolvable tobacco, nicotine pouches. For vaping group...
- current use of any smoking cessation medication
- current severe substance dependence other than tobacco/nicotine (including cannabis; NIDA Modified ASSIST of 27+)
- current (past 2 weeks) suicidal ideation with intent and/or plan
- pregnancy (intake urine screen)
See the full eligibility criteria
- 6+ months of daily/near-daily nicotine vaping or cigarette smoking
- 200+ ng/mL cotinine on a commercially-available quick screen
- stable antipsychotic medication dose (no changes in past 6 months). Current
- intention to quit daily/near-daily vaping/smoking in the next month
- current (2+ days out of the past 7) use of pipe tobacco, hookah/shisha, smokeless tobacco, dissolvable tobacco, nicotine pouches. For vaping group only, current (2+ days out of past 7) use of cigars, cigarillos, or...
- current use of any smoking cessation medication
- current severe substance dependence other than tobacco/nicotine (including cannabis; NIDA Modified ASSIST of 27+)
- current (past 2 weeks) suicidal ideation with intent and/or plan
- pregnancy (intake urine screen)
- florid psychosis or severe cognitive symptoms (score of ≥5 on PANSS items delusions (P1), hallucinatory behavior (P3), or unusual thought content (G9), conceptual disorganization (P2), abstract thinking (N5), or poor...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Buffalo, 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 to 50 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Buffalo, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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