Vaping Cessation Intervention for Vaping
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to help young veterans quit vaping by testing an adapted counseling program called the Adapted Vaping Cessation Intervention. Researchers seek to understand why e-cigarette use is common and what makes quitting difficult for young adults. Participants will receive the program either through video telehealth or over the phone to determine which method is most effective. The trial suits daily e-cigarette users aged 18-30 who are ready to quit nicotine within 30 days and have access to a smartphone or computer with internet. As an unphased study, this trial offers a unique opportunity to contribute to research that could simplify quitting for many young adults.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It focuses on e-cigarette use and quitting nicotine.
What prior data suggests that this intervention is safe for emerging adults?
Research has shown that digital tools, such as video calls, can assist young adults in quitting vaping. Although specific research on using video calls to stop smoking is limited, people generally favor these methods. In similar programs to the one being tested, most participants found the approach helpful, and no major safety concerns arose.
For the phone-based program, studies have also shown positive results. Most participants found it helpful and attempted to quit. Related studies reported serious side effects in only about 4-5% of participants. This indicates that both video and phone methods are generally safe and well-received.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Adapted Vaping Cessation Intervention for young veterans because it offers a personalized approach to quitting vaping. Unlike traditional methods, like nicotine replacement therapies or counseling, this intervention is delivered via video telehealth or telephone, making it more accessible and convenient. This innovative delivery could increase participation and success rates among young veterans, who may have unique barriers to accessing conventional treatments. By adapting the intervention to fit the lifestyle and needs of veterans, researchers hope to improve quit rates and offer an effective, tailored solution to vaping addiction.
What evidence suggests that this adapted vaping cessation intervention could be effective for emerging adults?
Research shows that technology, such as video and phone counseling, can help young adults quit vaping. In this trial, participants will receive the adapted vaping cessation intervention through either video telehealth or telephone counseling. Studies have found that video calls for health support can lead to success in quitting smoking and vaping. One review found that programs to stop vaping significantly increase quit rates over time. Additionally, personalized text message programs have effectively helped people quit vaping. Overall, technology like video and phone calls supports people in quitting vaping, with evidence showing higher success rates.13678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Neal M Doran, PhD
Principal Investigator
Veterans Medical Research Foundation
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for young veterans who are currently using e-cigarettes and want to quit. Participants should be emerging adults, which typically means they are in their late teens to mid-twenties. The study will involve counseling through video telehealth and telephone.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive the adapted counseling intervention via video telehealth or telephone
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for e-cigarette use frequency and quantity, and satisfaction with the intervention
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Adapted Vaping Cessation Intervention
Trial Overview
The study is testing a new vaping cessation intervention adapted from an existing tobacco counseling program. It aims to understand how young adults use e-cigarettes, what makes quitting hard, and what helps them stop using these products.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Participants assigned to this group will receive the adapted intervention by telephone.
Participants assigned to this group will receive the adapted intervention by video telehealth.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Veterans Medical Research Foundation
Lead Sponsor
University of California
Collaborator
Citations
Outcomes of a Comprehensive Mobile Vaping Cessation ...
This exploratory, prospective, single-arm, remote cohort study of the Pivot vaping cessation program assessed enrollment and questionnaire completion rates.
Effectiveness of a Vaping Cessation Text Message ...
Results of this randomized clinical trial demonstrated that a tailored and interactive text message intervention was effective in promoting vaping cessation ...
Exploration of Digital Interventions for Vaping Cessation
Digital interventions have emerged as a promising approach to support vaping cessation, particularly among youth and young adults.
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tobaccopreventioncessation.com
tobaccopreventioncessation.com/Effectiveness-of-Mobile-Apps-for-Smoking-Cessation-Review,70088,0,2.htmlEffectiveness of Mobile Apps for Smoking Cessation
The review of eight selected studies illustrate the use of smartphone applications in increasing quit rates among smokers.
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publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/152/5/e2023062948/194255/Adoption-of-Vaping-Cessation-Methods-by-USAdoption of Vaping Cessation Methods by US Adolescent ...
Peer support (14.2%), help on the Internet (6.4%), a mobile app or text messaging (5.9%), and parent support (5.8%) were the top 4 cessation methods.
Feasibility and Preliminary Outcomes of a Mobile ...
Results: The majority of participants completed treatment (45/51) and found the intervention helpful in supporting their vaping behavior change ...
ACT on Vaping: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of a Novel ...
A higher proportion of participants in the ACT on Vaping arm reported a 24-hour quit attempt (87.5% vs. 75.9%), exceeding the efficacy benchmark. Both changes ...
Electronic Nicotine-Delivery Systems for Smoking Cessation
Serious adverse events occurred in 25 participants (4.0%) in the intervention group and in 31 (5.0%) in the control group; adverse events ...
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