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E-Cigarettes for Smoking in Substance Use Disorders
Study Summary
This trial will test whether e-cigarettes can help patients in addiction treatment quit smoking cigarettes, as they have higher rates of smoking than the general population.
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- You are currently participating in a program to quit smoking or another study related to quitting smoking.I have a history of asthma, airway diseases, or heart disease.You smoke at least 10 cigarettes every day.You are able to receive and send text messages on your cell phone and are willing to report your cigarette and e-cigarette use on a daily basis through text messages.You have used an e-cigarette within the last two weeks.You have been diagnosed with alcohol or opioid use disorder within the past year and are willing to reduce your cigarette smoking.I am currently using medication to help me stop smoking.I can provide an extra contact and am willing to use an e-cigarette for 3 weeks.You have used any form of tobacco, including smoking pipes, cigars, chewing tobacco, and hookah, within the past 30 days.
- Group 1: E cigarettes
- Group 2: Nicotine Replacement Therapy
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many individuals are enrolled in this biomedical experiment?
"Affirmative, the clinicaltrials.gov page indicates that this trial is actively seeking recruits. The initial posting date of October 27th 2020 has been recently updated on August 8th 2022 - for a total of 240 participants to be enrolled from one location."
Are there any geriatric patients participating in this experiment?
"As per the study's requirements, eligible participants must be between 18 and 65 years old."
Are there still openings for potential participants of this research?
"Indeed, the information on clinicaltrials.gov verifies that this trial is still actively recruiting candidates. Initially posted on October 27th 2020, and most recently modified on August 8th 2022; 240 participants are required from a single medical centre."
To what degree can using E-cigarettes be hazardous to one's health?
"There is some evidence that suggests e-cigarette use may be safe, giving it a score of 2 on our scale. Nonetheless, no clinical studies have yet been conducted to evaluate their efficacy in the treatment of any condition."
To whom is participation in this clinical experiment open?
"This medical trial is seeking around 240 participants who have a history of drug abuse and are within the 18 to 65 age range."
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