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Can text messages curb vaping? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07038317

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Hawaii Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether sending young adults (ages 18-24) text messages about e-cigarettes, tailored to whether they vape or not, can influence their vaping behavior. Over 6 months, 120 participants will receive either these tailored messages or general health messages (like sun safety). Researchers will track self-reported vaping and use saliva tests to confirm nicotine use. The goal is to see if the right message source (expert vs. peer) and style (one-sided vs. two-sided) can help vapers quit or prevent non-vapers from starting.

What this could mean

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Active substance
e-cigarette education messages delivered via SMS
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that tailored text messages help young adults quit or avoid vaping.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (120 people) that measures self-reported behavior, not a proven treatment. Results may not apply to everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 120 people

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Expected to start

Jun 2026

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Expected to finish

Jan 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 24 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-24 years old * Fluent in English * Not currently using tobacco products other than e-cigarettes at the time of enrollment * Have a mobile phone to send and receive text messages Exclusion Criteria: * Age below 18 or above 24 * Not being fluent in English * Currently using tobacco products other than e-cigarettes * Not having a mobile phone

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Message exposure Vaping behaviors Young adults

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  • University of Hawaii Cancer Center

    Honolulu, Hawaii, 96822, United States

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