Vapes vs. patches: new study tests if E-Cigarettes help smokers in recovery kick the habit
NCT ID NCT06922617
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study is testing whether e-cigarettes (nicotine vapes) can help people who are in treatment for substance use disorder quit smoking. Participants will either switch to e-cigarettes or use FDA-approved nicotine patches and lozenges, with weekly counseling. The goal is to see which approach works better for staying smoke-free.
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Locations
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Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County
RECRUITINGPickens, South Carolina, 29671, United States
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MUSC Charleston, Center for Drug and Alcohol Problems
RECRUITINGCharleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States
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Phoenix Center
RECRUITINGGreenville, South Carolina, 29607, United States
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Shoreline Behavioral Health Services
RECRUITINGConway, South Carolina, 29526, United States
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
e-cigarettes (nicotine vapes) and nicotine replacement therapy (patches and lozenges)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a practical way for people in addiction treatment to quit smoking, potentially improving their overall health.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage study (240 people) and results may not apply to everyone. E-cigarettes have their own health risks and may not help everyone quit.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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