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Official title A Study to Determine the Effects of ENDS Flavor Availability on Abstinence Within Smokers
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07598136
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The overall purpose of this study will be to assess primary combustible cigarette users' abstinence from smoking their usual brand of combustible cigarettes at the end of the study, when provided with an electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) power unit (2) and varying levels of access to tobacco-flavored, menthol-flavored, mint, or non-tobacco/non-menthol/non-mint-flavored cartridge-based e-liquids (collectively referred to as the investigational product) within their assigned study arm over a three-month (ninety-day) period.
- 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 to 65. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Able to read, understand, and are willing to sign an Informed Consent Form (ICF) and complete questionnaires written in English.
- Generally healthy male or female, between 21 and 65 years of age, inclusive, at the time of consent.
- All female (assigned at birth) and those who identify as "intersex" or "unknown candidate" participants who agree to take the pregnancy test on site...
- Currently smoke at least 5 CC on smoking days in the past 30 days.
- Smoke CC on 15 or more of the past 30 days.
You likely can't join if
- Female participants who are pregnant or breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant or start breastfeeding within the next 6 months based on...
- Male participants who self-report they are not willing to use a barrier method of contraception (e.g., a condom with spermicide) or refrain from...
- Female participants who self-report not using adequate methods to prevent pregnancy.
- Persons with pacemakers or other embedded electronic medical devices fitted.
- Participants who self-report having an unstable heart condition, severe hypertension or diabetes.
- Persons who self-report they are allergic/sensitive to cosmetics or fragrances, or any ingredient listed in commercial e-cigarette products.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Able to read, understand, and are willing to sign an Informed Consent Form (ICF) and complete questionnaires written in English.
- Generally healthy male or female, between 21 and 65 years of age, inclusive, at the time of consent.
- All female (assigned at birth) and those who identify as "intersex" or "unknown candidate" participants who agree to take the pregnancy test on site and receive a negative result, and who affirm at the SEV that they are...
- Currently smoke at least 5 CC on smoking days in the past 30 days.
- Smoke CC on 15 or more of the past 30 days.
- Smoked at least 100 factory-made CC in their lifetime prior to the SEV.
- Indicate a willingness to use ENDS.
- Own and regularly use a smartphone (iOS or Android) with internet access to download a study application to access surveys and the capability to receive notifications.
- Agree to participate in the study and to abide by the study restrictions and requirements, as described in the ICF.
- Female participants who are pregnant or breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant or start breastfeeding within the next 6 months based on self-report.
- Male participants who self-report they are not willing to use a barrier method of contraception (e.g., a condom with spermicide) or refrain from donating sperm from the signing of the ICF until the end of the study...
- Female participants who self-report not using adequate methods to prevent pregnancy.
- Persons with pacemakers or other embedded electronic medical devices fitted.
- Participants who self-report having an unstable heart condition, severe hypertension or diabetes.
- Persons who self-report they are allergic/sensitive to cosmetics or fragrances, or any ingredient listed in commercial e-cigarette products.
- Participants who self-report poor physical or mental health.
- Participants who have used ENDS, nicotine pouch, smokeless tobacco (i.e., chewing tobacco, snus, or snuff) products, heated tobacco products, other combustible products and other oral nicotine products (tablets, gums...
- Participants who have used a nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) product or a prescription drug to help stop smoking (e.g., varenicline, bupropion) in the past 30 days.
- Participants who do not own a smartphone that meets the minimum technical requirements to run the survey app.
- Employee of a company that manufactures tobacco or ENDS products.
- Persons who are personally, have household members, or have close family or friends in litigation with a company that manufactures tobacco or ENDS products.
- Have taken part in a tobacco/nicotine research study in the past 30 days.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Maitland, Florida, United States
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- St Louis, Missouri, United States
- Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Dallas, Texas, United States
- Houston, Texas, 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 65 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Maitland, Florida, United States; Atlanta, Georgia, United States; St Louis, Missouri, United States; Raleigh, North Carolina, United States; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; Dallas, Texas, United States and 1 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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