Vapers vs. smokers: who has worse withdrawal?
NCT ID NCT05772845
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how daily vapers and cigarette smokers experience withdrawal when they stop using nicotine for 24 hours. Researchers will measure mood, cravings, attention, and other symptoms in 370 participants. The goal is to better understand nicotine dependence and help develop future treatments.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could help develop better treatments for nicotine addiction by clarifying how withdrawal differs between vaping and smoking.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not lead directly to new therapies, and individual experiences with withdrawal can vary widely.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University at Buffalo
RECRUITINGBuffalo, New York, 14260, United States
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