Feasibility and Acceptability of Switching to E-cigarettes Among Cigarette Smokers Engaged in SUD Treatment
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Tobacco Dependence Caused by Cigarettes
In brief
The purpose of the proposed study is to examine the feasibility of integrating a smoking harm reduction program featuring provision of e-cigarettes and tailored instructions to switch into an existing substance use disorder treatment program. This longitudinal study includes three weeks of micro-surveys delivered via text messages to evaluate the intervention's feasibility and acceptability, gather initial effectiveness data, and understand participants' lived experience of smoking and vaping while engaged in substance use disorder treatment.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT05918887
- Run by
- University of Nevada, Reno
- People needed
- 31
- Starts
- 2024-06-18
- Expected to finish
- 2024-09-13
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-05-13
Who can join
Age: 21 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- currently engaged in outpatient treatment the Mathewson Institute (medication, behavioral, or combination treatment) or other local treatment center
- aged 21+
- interested in switching from cigarettes to e-cigarettes, assessed by the item "Are you interested in replacing some or all of your cigarettes with e-cigarettes?"
- has a cellphone with an unlimited text message plan
- has had the same phone number for at least 1 month
- uses text messages at least once a week
- self-reports daily smoking
- records an exhaled air carbon monoxide (CO) level >6ppm at baseline study visit
- has the capacity to understand the participant materials and follow the study procedures (e.g. sufficient English language ability).
You may not qualify if…
- Individuals who meet any the following criteria will not be enrolled in this study:
- have used an e-cigarette to quit smoking in the past month
- are currently pregnant or breast-feeding.
Where it is running
- University of Nevada, Reno — Reno, Nevada, United States
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