Trial Outcomes & Findings for Quit or Switch: E-cigarette Study (NCT NCT05525078)

NCT ID: NCT05525078

Last Updated: 2024-04-26

Results Overview

daily use of e-cigarette or NRT instead of cigarettes

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

30 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

day 0 through day 35

Results posted on

2024-04-26

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Switch Group
Participants in the Switch group will receive a 5-week supply of e-cigarettes. e-cigarette: Participants will select a Target Switch on which they will stop smoking cigarettes and switch entirely to the e-cigarette product.
Meds Group
Participants in the Meds Group will receive a 5-week supply of combination nicotine replacement therapy (transdermal nicotine patch and short-acting nicotine lozenge). Nicotine patch, Nicotine lozenge: Participants will select a Target Quit Date on which they will stop smoking, using the patches and lozenges provided.
Overall Study
STARTED
20
10
Overall Study
COMPLETED
18
10
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
2
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Quit or Switch: E-cigarette Study

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Switch Group
n=20 Participants
Participants in the Switch group will receive a 5-week supply of e-cigarettes. e-cigarette: Participants will select a Target Switch on which they will stop smoking cigarettes and switch entirely to the e-cigarette product.
Meds Group
n=10 Participants
Participants in the Meds Group will receive a 5-week supply of combination nicotine replacement therapy (transdermal nicotine patch and short-acting nicotine lozenge). Nicotine patch, Nicotine lozenge: Participants will select a Target Quit Date on which they will stop smoking, using the patches and lozenges provided.
Total
n=30 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
50.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.8 • n=99 Participants
49.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.3 • n=107 Participants
50.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.9 • n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
11 Participants
n=99 Participants
6 Participants
n=107 Participants
17 Participants
n=206 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
9 Participants
n=99 Participants
4 Participants
n=107 Participants
13 Participants
n=206 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
20 Participants
n=99 Participants
10 Participants
n=107 Participants
30 Participants
n=206 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
3 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
3 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
17 Participants
n=99 Participants
9 Participants
n=107 Participants
26 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
1 Participants
n=107 Participants
1 Participants
n=206 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=99 Participants
0 Participants
n=107 Participants
0 Participants
n=206 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
20 Participants
n=99 Participants
10 Participants
n=107 Participants
30 Participants
n=206 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: day 0 through day 35

daily use of e-cigarette or NRT instead of cigarettes

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Week 4

Self reported point prevalence abstinence from cigarettes and expired carbon monoxide \< 6 ppm

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Switch Group
n=20 Participants
Participants in the Switch group will receive a 5-week supply of e-cigarettes. e-cigarette: Participants will select a Target Switch on which they will stop smoking cigarettes and switch entirely to the e-cigarette product.
Meds Group
n=10 Participants
Participants in the Meds Group will receive a 5-week supply of combination nicotine replacement therapy (transdermal nicotine patch and short-acting nicotine lozenge). Nicotine patch, Nicotine lozenge: Participants will select a Target Quit Date on which they will stop smoking, using the patches and lozenges provided.
Percentage of Participants Who Have Biochemically-confirmed Abstinence From Cigarette Smoking at Week 4
7 Participants
1 Participants

Adverse Events

Switch Group

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 8 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Meds Group

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 10 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Switch Group
n=20 participants at risk
Participants in the Switch group will receive a 5-week supply of e-cigarettes. e-cigarette: Participants will select a Target Switch on which they will stop smoking cigarettes and switch entirely to the e-cigarette product.
Meds Group
n=10 participants at risk
Participants in the Meds Group will receive a 5-week supply of combination nicotine replacement therapy (transdermal nicotine patch and short-acting nicotine lozenge). Nicotine patch, Nicotine lozenge: Participants will select a Target Quit Date on which they will stop smoking, using the patches and lozenges provided.
Psychiatric disorders
Suicidal Thoughts
0.00%
0/20 • 5 weeks
10.0%
1/10 • Number of events 1 • 5 weeks

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Switch Group
n=20 participants at risk
Participants in the Switch group will receive a 5-week supply of e-cigarettes. e-cigarette: Participants will select a Target Switch on which they will stop smoking cigarettes and switch entirely to the e-cigarette product.
Meds Group
n=10 participants at risk
Participants in the Meds Group will receive a 5-week supply of combination nicotine replacement therapy (transdermal nicotine patch and short-acting nicotine lozenge). Nicotine patch, Nicotine lozenge: Participants will select a Target Quit Date on which they will stop smoking, using the patches and lozenges provided.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Burning, mucus, or irritation in the throat/sinuses
5.0%
1/20 • Number of events 1 • 5 weeks
20.0%
2/10 • Number of events 2 • 5 weeks
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Changes in taste/dry mouth
10.0%
2/20 • Number of events 2 • 5 weeks
10.0%
1/10 • Number of events 1 • 5 weeks
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Dry Cough
15.0%
3/20 • Number of events 3 • 5 weeks
20.0%
2/10 • Number of events 2 • 5 weeks
Nervous system disorders
Insomnia or dream abnormalities
0.00%
0/20 • 5 weeks
40.0%
4/10 • Number of events 4 • 5 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea, flatulence, or stomachache
0.00%
0/20 • 5 weeks
10.0%
1/10 • Number of events 2 • 5 weeks
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Skin Irritation
0.00%
0/20 • 5 weeks
20.0%
2/10 • Number of events 2 • 5 weeks
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Throat or mouth irritation/ulcers
5.0%
1/20 • Number of events 1 • 5 weeks
10.0%
1/10 • Number of events 1 • 5 weeks
Ear and labyrinth disorders
Vertigo or Dizziness
10.0%
2/20 • Number of events 2 • 5 weeks
0.00%
0/10 • 5 weeks
Cardiac disorders
headaches
5.0%
1/20 • Number of events 1 • 5 weeks
40.0%
4/10 • Number of events 4 • 5 weeks
Gastrointestinal disorders
heartburn
0.00%
0/20 • 5 weeks
10.0%
1/10 • Number of events 1 • 5 weeks
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
short of breath
0.00%
0/20 • 5 weeks
10.0%
1/10 • Number of events 1 • 5 weeks
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
brochitis
0.00%
0/20 • 5 weeks
10.0%
1/10 • Number of events 1 • 5 weeks
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
increased mucus / phlegm
5.0%
1/20 • Number of events 1 • 5 weeks
0.00%
0/10 • 5 weeks
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Upper respiratory tract infection
0.00%
0/20 • 5 weeks
10.0%
1/10 • Number of events 1 • 5 weeks

Additional Information

Tracy Smith, PhD

Medical University of South Carolina

Phone: 843 792 5164

Results disclosure agreements

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