Development of a Mobile Health Intervention for Electronic Cigarette Use Among Young Adults

Part of paid clinical trials in Chicago, Illinois.

Sponsor
University of Chicago
Study ID
NCT06395415
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Cigarette Smoking
  • Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems
  • Tobacco Products

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 26 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • EQUIP — BEHAVIORAL
    The intervention is delivered directly to participants' mobile phones using the Insight® platform, which allows for the implementation of assessments and interventions. Insight has been used in prior mHealth studies and allows for the delivery of tailored content based on parameters, such as intervention stage. The intervention has two stages: 1) Motivational enhancement (weeks 1-2) and 2) Skills and information (weeks 3-6). The first stage of messages will utilize personalized feedback and motivational interviewing prompts, while the second stage will provide health information on ENDS and skills, such as deep breathing. Content is tailored to motivation level (low/medium or high) and dual use status.
  • Standard Care — BEHAVIORAL
    Those in the standard advice group will be given offered a sample of NRT, instruction on its use, and will be encouraged to use in conjunction with standard web-based resources on ENDS and cessation over the course of a ten minute walk-through with study staff.

Study Details

Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) use remains prevalent among young adults, and many have high interest in quitting, yet research on effective intervention is lacking. A mobile health (mHealth) intervention that translates effective smoking cessation materials and pharmacotherapy may be a promising avenue for intervention. The initial phase of the proposed study uses a pilot study to evaluate a novel mHealth intervention for young adult ENDS and dual product (ENDS and combustible cigarette) users.

Key Dates

Start date
Apr 25, 2025
Status verified
Jan 2026
Primary completion
Jul 31, 2026
Completion
Aug 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
46 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: mobile health (mHealth)
    Participants in this arm will receive a 6-week mHealth message based intervention through their smartphone. They will also have the option of requesting free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) throughout the treatment period.
  • Active Comparator: Standard care
    Participants in this arm will receive a 5-10 minute walk-through of electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) and tobacco education and skills based on the most recent evidence. They will also have the options of requesting a sample of NRT.

Primary Outcome Measure

ENDS cessation [ Time Frame: post-treatment (6 weeks) and at 6-week follow-up (week 12). ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of Chicago BREATHE LaboratoryChicagoIllinois60637
Emma Dr. Brett
[email protected]
773-834-5341

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