Trial Outcomes & Findings for The Role of Nicotine Dose and Route of Delivery in Affecting Adoption of E-cigarettes and Reducing Exposure to Toxic Combustion Products (NCT NCT03492463)

NCT ID: NCT03492463

Last Updated: 2023-02-08

Results Overview

The effects of e-cigarette nicotine content and patch nicotine content on the concurrent use of conventional cigarettes will be assessed by comparing the groups on the expired air carbon monoxide (CO) measured at the end of the exposure period (Week 8).

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

94 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Week 8

Results posted on

2023-02-08

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Nicotine E-cigs + Nicotine Patches
Participants will receive e-cigarettes containing nicotine and nicotine patches (21mg/24hr) and will be asked to switch from cigarette use to use of the study e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Nicotine patch: Participants will wear the nicotine patch daily while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks. E-cigarettes: Participants will use e-cigarettes containing nicotine while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks.
Non-nicotine E-cigs + Nicotine Patches
Participants will receive e-cigarettes not containing nicotine and nicotine patches (21mg/24hr) and will be asked to switch from cigarette use to use of the study e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Nicotine patch: Participants will wear the nicotine patch daily while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Non-nicotine e-cigarettes: Participants will use e-cigarettes not containing nicotine while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks.
Nicotine E-cigs + Placebo Patches
Participants will receive e-cigarettes containing nicotine and placebo patches (21mg/24hr) and will be asked to switch from cigarette use to use of the study e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Placebo patch: Participants will wear the placebo patch daily while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks. E-cigarettes: Participants will use e-cigarettes containing nicotine while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks.
Non-nicotine E-cigs + Placebo Patches
Participants will receive e-cigarettes not containing nicotine and placebo patches (21mg/24hr) and will be asked to switch from cigarette use to use of the study e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Placebo patch: Participants will wear the placebo patch daily while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Non-nicotine e-cigarettes: Participants will use e-cigarettes not containing nicotine while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks.
Overall Study
STARTED
37
33
11
13
Overall Study
COMPLETED
26
19
7
10
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
11
14
4
3

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

The Role of Nicotine Dose and Route of Delivery in Affecting Adoption of E-cigarettes and Reducing Exposure to Toxic Combustion Products

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Nicotine E-cigs + Nicotine Patches
n=37 Participants
Participants will receive e-cigarettes containing nicotine and nicotine patches (21mg/24hr) and will be asked to switch from cigarette use to use of the study e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Nicotine patch: Participants will wear the nicotine patch daily while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks. E-cigarettes: Participants will use e-cigarettes containing nicotine while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks.
Non-nicotine E-cigs + Nicotine Patches
n=33 Participants
Participants will receive e-cigarettes not containing nicotine and nicotine patches (21mg/24hr) and will be asked to switch from cigarette use to use of the study e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Nicotine patch: Participants will wear the nicotine patch daily while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Non-nicotine e-cigarettes: Participants will use e-cigarettes not containing nicotine while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks.
Nicotine E-cigs + Placebo Patches
n=11 Participants
Participants will receive e-cigarettes containing nicotine and placebo patches (21mg/24hr) and will be asked to switch from cigarette use to use of the study e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Placebo patch: Participants will wear the placebo patch daily while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks. E-cigarettes: Participants will use e-cigarettes containing nicotine while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks.
Non-nicotine E-cigs + Placebo Patches
n=13 Participants
Participants will receive e-cigarettes not containing nicotine and placebo patches (21mg/24hr) and will be asked to switch from cigarette use to use of the study e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Placebo patch: Participants will wear the placebo patch daily while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Non-nicotine e-cigarettes: Participants will use e-cigarettes not containing nicotine while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks.
Total
n=94 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
49.1 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.4 • n=39 Participants
46.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.7 • n=41 Participants
46.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.5 • n=35 Participants
45.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8.7 • n=31 Participants
47.2 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.3 • n=146 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
25 Participants
n=39 Participants
17 Participants
n=41 Participants
6 Participants
n=35 Participants
8 Participants
n=31 Participants
56 Participants
n=146 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
12 Participants
n=39 Participants
16 Participants
n=41 Participants
5 Participants
n=35 Participants
5 Participants
n=31 Participants
38 Participants
n=146 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
0 Participants
n=35 Participants
0 Participants
n=31 Participants
0 Participants
n=146 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
37 Participants
n=39 Participants
33 Participants
n=41 Participants
11 Participants
n=35 Participants
13 Participants
n=31 Participants
94 Participants
n=146 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
0 Participants
n=35 Participants
0 Participants
n=31 Participants
0 Participants
n=146 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
1 Participants
n=41 Participants
0 Participants
n=35 Participants
0 Participants
n=31 Participants
1 Participants
n=146 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
1 Participants
n=39 Participants
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
0 Participants
n=35 Participants
0 Participants
n=31 Participants
1 Participants
n=146 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=39 Participants
0 Participants
n=41 Participants
0 Participants
n=35 Participants
0 Participants
n=31 Participants
0 Participants
n=146 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
9 Participants
n=39 Participants
7 Participants
n=41 Participants
5 Participants
n=35 Participants
7 Participants
n=31 Participants
28 Participants
n=146 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
25 Participants
n=39 Participants
23 Participants
n=41 Participants
6 Participants
n=35 Participants
6 Participants
n=31 Participants
60 Participants
n=146 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
1 Participants
n=39 Participants
1 Participants
n=41 Participants
0 Participants
n=35 Participants
0 Participants
n=31 Participants
2 Participants
n=146 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
n=39 Participants
1 Participants
n=41 Participants
0 Participants
n=35 Participants
0 Participants
n=31 Participants
2 Participants
n=146 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
37 Participants
n=39 Participants
33 Participants
n=41 Participants
11 Participants
n=35 Participants
13 Participants
n=31 Participants
94 Participants
n=146 Participants
Baseline expired air carbon monoxide level
30.2 Parts per million (ppm)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.3 • n=39 Participants
27.7 Parts per million (ppm)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 14.0 • n=41 Participants
27.2 Parts per million (ppm)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.4 • n=35 Participants
28.5 Parts per million (ppm)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.7 • n=31 Participants
28.7 Parts per million (ppm)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.5 • n=146 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 8

The effects of e-cigarette nicotine content and patch nicotine content on the concurrent use of conventional cigarettes will be assessed by comparing the groups on the expired air carbon monoxide (CO) measured at the end of the exposure period (Week 8).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Nicotine E-cigs + Nicotine Patches
n=26 Participants
Participants will receive e-cigarettes containing nicotine and nicotine patches (21mg/24hr) and will be asked to switch from cigarette use to use of the study e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Nicotine patch: Participants will wear the nicotine patch daily while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks. E-cigarettes: Participants will use e-cigarettes containing nicotine while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks.
Non-nicotine E-cigs + Nicotine Patches
n=19 Participants
Participants will receive e-cigarettes not containing nicotine and nicotine patches (21mg/24hr) and will be asked to switch from cigarette use to use of the study e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Nicotine patch: Participants will wear the nicotine patch daily while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Non-nicotine e-cigarettes: Participants will use e-cigarettes not containing nicotine while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks.
Nicotine E-cigs + Placebo Patches
n=7 Participants
Participants will receive e-cigarettes containing nicotine and placebo patches (21mg/24hr) and will be asked to switch from cigarette use to use of the study e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Placebo patch: Participants will wear the placebo patch daily while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks. E-cigarettes: Participants will use e-cigarettes containing nicotine while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks.
Non-nicotine E-cigs + Placebo Patches
n=10 Participants
Participants will receive e-cigarettes not containing nicotine and placebo patches (21mg/24hr) and will be asked to switch from cigarette use to use of the study e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Placebo patch: Participants will wear the placebo patch daily while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Non-nicotine e-cigarettes: Participants will use e-cigarettes not containing nicotine while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks.
Expired Air Carbon Monoxide (CO) to Assess Recent Smoking
18.3 Parts per million (ppm)
Standard Deviation 16.2
22.9 Parts per million (ppm)
Standard Deviation 12.6
21.3 Parts per million (ppm)
Standard Deviation 25.7
25.6 Parts per million (ppm)
Standard Deviation 16.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 8

Population: Participants with data available at week 8.

The effects of e-cigarette nicotine content and patch nicotine content on the concurrent use of conventional cigarettes will be assessed by comparing the groups on self-report of cigarette consumption on daily diaries (for week 8 only, average cigarettes smoked per day).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Nicotine E-cigs + Nicotine Patches
n=27 Participants
Participants will receive e-cigarettes containing nicotine and nicotine patches (21mg/24hr) and will be asked to switch from cigarette use to use of the study e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Nicotine patch: Participants will wear the nicotine patch daily while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks. E-cigarettes: Participants will use e-cigarettes containing nicotine while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks.
Non-nicotine E-cigs + Nicotine Patches
n=22 Participants
Participants will receive e-cigarettes not containing nicotine and nicotine patches (21mg/24hr) and will be asked to switch from cigarette use to use of the study e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Nicotine patch: Participants will wear the nicotine patch daily while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Non-nicotine e-cigarettes: Participants will use e-cigarettes not containing nicotine while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks.
Nicotine E-cigs + Placebo Patches
n=7 Participants
Participants will receive e-cigarettes containing nicotine and placebo patches (21mg/24hr) and will be asked to switch from cigarette use to use of the study e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Placebo patch: Participants will wear the placebo patch daily while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks. E-cigarettes: Participants will use e-cigarettes containing nicotine while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks.
Non-nicotine E-cigs + Placebo Patches
n=10 Participants
Participants will receive e-cigarettes not containing nicotine and placebo patches (21mg/24hr) and will be asked to switch from cigarette use to use of the study e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Placebo patch: Participants will wear the placebo patch daily while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Non-nicotine e-cigarettes: Participants will use e-cigarettes not containing nicotine while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks.
Cigarette Use, Assessed by Self-report in Daily Dairies
9.2 cigarettes smoked per day
Standard Deviation 7.7
9.9 cigarettes smoked per day
Standard Deviation 9.0
10.3 cigarettes smoked per day
Standard Deviation 12.3
9.3 cigarettes smoked per day
Standard Deviation 6.9

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 8

Population: Participants with data available at week 8.

The effects of e-cigarette nicotine content and patch nicotine content on the concurrent use of e-cigarettes will be assessed by comparing the groups on self-report of e-cigarette use on daily diaries (for week 8 only).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Nicotine E-cigs + Nicotine Patches
n=25 Participants
Participants will receive e-cigarettes containing nicotine and nicotine patches (21mg/24hr) and will be asked to switch from cigarette use to use of the study e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Nicotine patch: Participants will wear the nicotine patch daily while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks. E-cigarettes: Participants will use e-cigarettes containing nicotine while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks.
Non-nicotine E-cigs + Nicotine Patches
n=18 Participants
Participants will receive e-cigarettes not containing nicotine and nicotine patches (21mg/24hr) and will be asked to switch from cigarette use to use of the study e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Nicotine patch: Participants will wear the nicotine patch daily while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Non-nicotine e-cigarettes: Participants will use e-cigarettes not containing nicotine while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks.
Nicotine E-cigs + Placebo Patches
n=7 Participants
Participants will receive e-cigarettes containing nicotine and placebo patches (21mg/24hr) and will be asked to switch from cigarette use to use of the study e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Placebo patch: Participants will wear the placebo patch daily while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks. E-cigarettes: Participants will use e-cigarettes containing nicotine while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks.
Non-nicotine E-cigs + Placebo Patches
n=10 Participants
Participants will receive e-cigarettes not containing nicotine and placebo patches (21mg/24hr) and will be asked to switch from cigarette use to use of the study e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Placebo patch: Participants will wear the placebo patch daily while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Non-nicotine e-cigarettes: Participants will use e-cigarettes not containing nicotine while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks.
E-cigarette Use, Assessed by Self-report in Daily Dairies
2.5 e-cigarette pods per day
Standard Deviation 2.6
2.0 e-cigarette pods per day
Standard Deviation 2.5
3.5 e-cigarette pods per day
Standard Deviation 3.6
2.4 e-cigarette pods per day
Standard Deviation 2.1

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 8

Population: Data not collected due to time and budgetary limitations.

The effects of e-cigarette nicotine content and patch nicotine content on the concurrent use of conventional cigarettes will be assessed by comparing the groups on total urinary NNAL, a metabolite of the tobacco-specific carcinogen 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (NNK), at the end of week 8.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

Nicotine E-cigs + Nicotine Patches

Serious events: 2 serious events
Other events: 21 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Non-nicotine E-cigs + Nicotine Patches

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 15 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Nicotine E-cigs + Placebo Patches

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 4 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Non-nicotine E-cigs + Placebo Patches

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 4 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Nicotine E-cigs + Nicotine Patches
n=37 participants at risk
Participants will receive e-cigarettes containing nicotine and nicotine patches (21mg/24hr) and will be asked to switch from cigarette use to use of the study e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Nicotine patch: Participants will wear the nicotine patch daily while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks. E-cigarettes: Participants will use e-cigarettes containing nicotine while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks.
Non-nicotine E-cigs + Nicotine Patches
n=33 participants at risk
Participants will receive e-cigarettes not containing nicotine and nicotine patches (21mg/24hr) and will be asked to switch from cigarette use to use of the study e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Nicotine patch: Participants will wear the nicotine patch daily while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Non-nicotine e-cigarettes: Participants will use e-cigarettes not containing nicotine while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks.
Nicotine E-cigs + Placebo Patches
n=11 participants at risk
Participants will receive e-cigarettes containing nicotine and placebo patches (21mg/24hr) and will be asked to switch from cigarette use to use of the study e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Placebo patch: Participants will wear the placebo patch daily while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks. E-cigarettes: Participants will use e-cigarettes containing nicotine while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks.
Non-nicotine E-cigs + Placebo Patches
n=13 participants at risk
Participants will receive e-cigarettes not containing nicotine and placebo patches (21mg/24hr) and will be asked to switch from cigarette use to use of the study e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Placebo patch: Participants will wear the placebo patch daily while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Non-nicotine e-cigarettes: Participants will use e-cigarettes not containing nicotine while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks.
Surgical and medical procedures
Knee Surgery
2.7%
1/37 • Number of events 1 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/33 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/11 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/13 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
COPD Exacerbation
2.7%
1/37 • Number of events 1 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/33 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/11 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/13 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
Renal and urinary disorders
Infected renal stone
0.00%
0/37 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/33 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
9.1%
1/11 • Number of events 1 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/13 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Streptococcal Pneumonia
0.00%
0/37 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
3.0%
1/33 • Number of events 1 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/11 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/13 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
Psychiatric disorders
Auditory Hallucinations
0.00%
0/37 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
3.0%
1/33 • Number of events 1 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/11 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/13 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
Vascular disorders
Hypertensive Crisis
0.00%
0/37 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
3.0%
1/33 • Number of events 1 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/11 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/13 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Nicotine E-cigs + Nicotine Patches
n=37 participants at risk
Participants will receive e-cigarettes containing nicotine and nicotine patches (21mg/24hr) and will be asked to switch from cigarette use to use of the study e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Nicotine patch: Participants will wear the nicotine patch daily while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks. E-cigarettes: Participants will use e-cigarettes containing nicotine while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks.
Non-nicotine E-cigs + Nicotine Patches
n=33 participants at risk
Participants will receive e-cigarettes not containing nicotine and nicotine patches (21mg/24hr) and will be asked to switch from cigarette use to use of the study e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Nicotine patch: Participants will wear the nicotine patch daily while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Non-nicotine e-cigarettes: Participants will use e-cigarettes not containing nicotine while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks.
Nicotine E-cigs + Placebo Patches
n=11 participants at risk
Participants will receive e-cigarettes containing nicotine and placebo patches (21mg/24hr) and will be asked to switch from cigarette use to use of the study e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Placebo patch: Participants will wear the placebo patch daily while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks. E-cigarettes: Participants will use e-cigarettes containing nicotine while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks.
Non-nicotine E-cigs + Placebo Patches
n=13 participants at risk
Participants will receive e-cigarettes not containing nicotine and placebo patches (21mg/24hr) and will be asked to switch from cigarette use to use of the study e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Placebo patch: Participants will wear the placebo patch daily while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks. Non-nicotine e-cigarettes: Participants will use e-cigarettes not containing nicotine while switching from cigarette use to use of e-cigarettes for eight weeks.
Nervous system disorders
Headache
5.4%
2/37 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/33 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
9.1%
1/11 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/13 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
Vascular disorders
Dizziness
0.00%
0/37 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/33 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/11 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
7.7%
1/13 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
General disorders
Fatigue
5.4%
2/37 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/33 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/11 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/13 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
General disorders
Insomnia
0.00%
0/37 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
9.1%
3/33 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/11 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
7.7%
1/13 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
General disorders
Vivid Dreams
18.9%
7/37 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
18.2%
6/33 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
27.3%
3/11 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
7.7%
1/13 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
General disorders
Dry Mouth
5.4%
2/37 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/33 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
9.1%
1/11 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/13 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
5.4%
2/37 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
6.1%
2/33 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/11 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
7.7%
1/13 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
Cardiac disorders
Rapid Heart Beat
0.00%
0/37 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/33 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
18.2%
2/11 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/13 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
0.00%
0/37 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/33 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
9.1%
1/11 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
7.7%
1/13 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Vomiting
0.00%
0/37 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/33 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
9.1%
1/11 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/13 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
0.00%
0/37 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/33 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
18.2%
2/11 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/13 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Itchiness
21.6%
8/37 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
9.1%
3/33 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
9.1%
1/11 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
7.7%
1/13 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
Psychiatric disorders
Irritability
5.4%
2/37 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
6.1%
2/33 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
9.1%
1/11 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/13 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Local Rash
0.00%
0/37 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
6.1%
2/33 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/11 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/13 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Distant Rash
0.00%
0/37 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
9.1%
3/33 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/11 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/13 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
Psychiatric disorders
Depression
0.00%
0/37 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/33 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
9.1%
1/11 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/13 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Sore throat
0.00%
0/37 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/33 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
9.1%
1/11 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.
0.00%
0/13 • 8 weeks
Adverse events were assessed through systematic approach. Solicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report side effects potentially common in e-cigarette use (e.g. throat irritation) and nicotine patch use (e.g. skin redness). Additionally, unsolicited events were tabulated by asking participants to report on any health concern that may have occurred during the study.

Additional Information

Jed E. Rose, Ph.D.

Duke University

Phone: 919-668-5055

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place