Nicotine Regulation for Dual Users of E-cigarettes and Cigarettes

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT · Sep 23, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how changes in nicotine levels in cigarettes affect adults who use both e-cigarettes and regular cigarettes, a group often referred to as dual users. Researchers want to understand if lowering the nicotine in cigarettes could help these individuals smoke less and rely more on e-cigarettes, especially since e-cigarettes are considered a less harmful option. The trial will look at how much people smoke, their dependence on cigarettes, and their exposure to harmful substances over 12 weeks.

To participate, you need to be at least 21 years old and regularly use tobacco products. If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or nursing, you won’t be able to take part in this study. Participants will be assigned to different groups to try either normal or very low nicotine cigarettes and high or low nicotine e-cigarettes. This will help researchers see how these different nicotine levels affect smoking behaviors. The findings could provide important insights into how to improve public health strategies around tobacco use.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Regular use of tobacco
• • 21 year of age or older
• • Speak, comprehend and read English well enough to complete study procedures
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or nursing
• • Under the age of 21
• • Health conditions that could undermine ability to complete the study