Study probes the pull of both cigarettes and vapes in young dual users
NCT ID NCT05280535
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at 82 young adults aged 21-34 who use both regular cigarettes and e-cigarettes. Researchers tested how cues like seeing a cigarette or vape affect cravings and attention in the lab and in daily life. The goal was to understand shared and unique triggers for using each product, which could inform future efforts to help people quit.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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82 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2022
- Finished
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May 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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21 to 34 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 21 to 34 (inclusive) * English-speaking at an 8th grade level * Any self-reported past 7-day use of both ENDS and cigarettes * Self-identification as a regular ENDS and combustible cigarette user OR use of cigarettes and e-cigarettes on at least 6 of the past 7 days including at least 3 days of using each product; * Smoking status confirmed via breath CO \>= 6 ppm112 or NicAlert test of urine cotinine (level \>= 3) * Smartphone ownership. Exclusion Criteria: * Intention to quit smoking or vaping during the next 30 days * Intention to travel during next 30 days * Current alcohol dependence (based on MINI) * Urine-screened or past month illicit substance use other than marijuana (amphetamine, cocaine, methamphetamine, opioids, benzodiazepines * Pregnant (due to toxicity of tobacco products) * Current psychosis, mania, or suicidal ideation (based on MINI).
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies
Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
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