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Fruity vs. tobacco: which E-Cig flavor gets smokers to quit?

NCT ID NCT06264154

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

Summary

This study looks at whether the flavor of e-cigarettes helps smokers switch from regular cigarettes. 210 smokers who have tried to quit before will use fruit, tobacco, or menthol flavored e-cigarettes for 6 weeks. Researchers will track how many cigarettes they smoke and how satisfying the flavors feel.

What this could mean

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Active substance
e-cigarettes with flavored nicotine pods (fruit, tobacco, or menthol)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show which e-cigarette flavors make it easier for smokers to switch away from combustible cigarettes, potentially informing public health strategies.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all smokers, and long-term health effects of e-cigarettes are still unknown.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

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

About 210 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

21 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Able to communicate fluently in English (i.e. speaking, writing, and reading) 2. Male and female smokers who are \> 21 years of age and self-report smoking at least 5 cigarettes (menthol and/or non-menthol) per day for at least the last 12 months 3. 5 or more failed quit attempts and the use of smoking cessation medication on at least one prior attempt. 4. Ever use of an e-cigarette 5. Have a carbon monoxide (CO) greater than 10 ppm 6. Not using any forms of nicotine regularly other than cigarettes 7. Be willing to switch to e-cigarettes for 6 weeks and use the assigned flavors 8. Plan to live in the area for the duration of the study 9. Capable of giving written informed consent, which includes compliance with the requirements and restrictions listed in the combined consent and HIPAA form. Exclusion Criteria: Smoking Behavior Regular use of nicotine-containing products other than cigarettes (e.g., chewing tobacco, snuff, snus, cigars, e-cigs, etc.). Regular e-cigarette use is defined as greater than 5 days/past 30 days 1. Participants agreeing to abstain from using nicotine-containing products other than cigarettes for the duration of the study will be considered eligible. 2. Current enrollment or plans to enroll in a smoking cessation program over the duration of the study. 3. Current use of smoking cessation medication 4. Provide a CO breath test reading less than 10 ppm at Intake. Alcohol and Drug 1. History of substance abuse (other than nicotine dependence) in the past 12 months. 2. Current alcohol consumption that exceeds 20 standard drinks/week. 3. Current use of recreational drugs (other than nicotine and cannabis) 4. Breath alcohol reading (BrAC) greater than .000 at Intake. Medical 1. Women, including all individuals assigned as "female" at birth, who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy over the duration of the study period. 2. Serious or unstable disease within the past year (e.g. cancer, heart disease). Applicable conditions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Principal Investigator. 3. Allergies to either propylene glycol or flavor additives Psychiatric 1\. Lifetime history of schizophrenia or psychosis. General Exclusion 1. Past, current, anticipated, or pending enrollment in another research program over the study period that could potentially impact subject safety, study data, and/or the study design as determined by the Principal Investigator. 2. Any medical condition, illness, disorder, adverse event (AE), or concomitant medication that could compromise participant safety or significantly impact study performance as determined by the Principal Investigator. Subjects may be deemed ineligible for any of the aforementioned reasons at any point throughout the study, as well as during the initial telephone screen. 3. Significant non-compliance with protocol and/or study design as determined by the Principal Investigator and/o. Subjects may be deemed ineligible at any point throughout the study.

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Conditions

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Cigarette Smoking nicotine dependence Smoking Tobacco Use Vaping

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Pennsylvania

    RECRUITING

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

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