Online Intervention for E-Cigarette Use
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to determine if a quick online program, called Live Free From E-cigarettes, can help young adults reduce their e-cigarette use over eight weeks. Participants will either engage with the 30-minute mobile-based program tailored to their vaping habits or join a waitlist to access the program later. This study targets young adults who vape at least once a week but have never smoked regular cigarettes. The trial will compare both groups to assess the program's effectiveness in reducing e-cigarette use. As an unphased trial, it offers participants the chance to contribute to innovative research that could lead to new methods for reducing e-cigarette use.
What prior data suggests that this online intervention is safe for young adults?
Past studies have shown that the "Live Free From E-cigarettes" program has been popular with participants. This online tool helps people reduce their e-cigarette use through a 30-minute session on a phone, offering personalized feedback and information about vaping.
No known safety issues exist with using this type of online program. It does not involve medication or medical procedures but focuses on changing thoughts and feelings about vaping. This makes it a very low-risk option for those who want to cut down or quit e-cigarettes.
Overall, the program is considered safe because it primarily involves educational content. However, it is important to remember that vaping itself carries known health risks, including exposure to nicotine and other harmful substances in e-cigarette vapor, which can affect blood vessels and lung health.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the "Live Free From E-cigarettes" intervention because it offers a unique, tech-savvy approach to tackling e-cigarette use. Unlike traditional methods, which might involve in-person counseling or medication, this treatment is delivered conveniently online through a mobile-friendly webpage. It personalizes the experience with features like Personalized Normative Feedback and Motivational Enhancement, tailoring the intervention to fit each person's vaping habits and beliefs. This innovative approach not only makes quitting more accessible but also aligns with the digital habits of today's users, potentially increasing engagement and effectiveness.
What evidence suggests that this online intervention is effective for reducing e-cigarette use?
Research has shown that mobile phones can aid people in quitting e-cigarettes. For example, a text message program designed for teens led more participants to report quitting. Similarly, mobile apps that allow user interaction have proven very engaging, which is crucial for changing habits. In this trial, participants in the intervention arm will receive a personalized, mobile-accessible intervention tailored to their vaping behavior and beliefs. Personalized advice and motivational messages have proven effective in helping people stop smoking. Overall, digital tools show promise in helping people quit e-cigarettes, especially when tailored to fit individual habits and beliefs.678910
Who Is on the Research Team?
Denise D Tran, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Southern California
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for young adults aged 18 to 24 who vape at least once a week and have never smoked cigarettes. Participants must be able to read English and will be excluded if they have a history of cigarette use.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants in the experimental group complete a 30-minute mobile-based program personalized to their vaping behavior and beliefs.
Control
Participants in the control group complete assessments without receiving the intervention during the active study phase.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in e-cigarette use and smoking susceptibility after the intervention period.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Live Free From E-cigarettes
Trial Overview
The study tests a brief online program designed to help reduce e-cigarette use over an 8-week period. It compares the effects of this intervention with a control group that receives no immediate intervention but can access the program after the trial ends.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Participants will be asked to complete a 30-minute intervention that is accessible on a mobile device, delivered via a webpage, and personalized to their individual vaping behavior and beliefs (based on the baseline surveys). The intervention will contain personalized normative feedback (PNF), Motivational Enhancement (ME), and education. Participants will complete assessments at baseline as well as 2-weeks, 4-weeks, and 8-weeks post randomization.
Participants will complete assessments at baseline as well as 2-weeks, 4-weeks, and 8-weeks post randomization. They will not receive the intervention during the active study phase, lasting 8 weeks. Participants will have the option to access the intervention once this active study phase is over.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Southern California
Lead Sponsor
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