Can new E-Cigs and a pill help dual users kick cigarettes for good?

NCT ID NCT05703672

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a 4th-generation nicotine salt e-cigarette, combined with the drug varenicline, can help people who both smoke and vape reduce their exposure to harmful chemicals and quit regular cigarettes. Researchers will enroll 500 adults who smoke at least 5 cigarettes daily and are interested in switching to e-cigarettes. The goal is to see if this approach lowers cancer-causing toxins and leads to long-term cigarette abstinence.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

nicotine salt pod-based e-cigarette and varenicline

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a safer alternative for smokers who can't quit, reducing toxic exposure and helping them stop combustible cigarettes.

What could go wrong

This is a Phase 3 trial, but results may not apply to all smokers. Varenicline can cause side effects like nausea, and e-cigarettes still carry health risks.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Smoking Reduction

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Swope Health Central

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    Kansas City, Missouri, 64130, United States

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  • University of Kansas Medical Center

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    Kansas City, Missouri, 64130, United States

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