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E-cigarette Use for Smokers with Mental Illness

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Recruiting
Led By Haruka Minami, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by Fordham University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
21 years of age or older
Be older than 18 years old
Must not have
Patient's inability to provide consent for study participation due to his/her inability to demonstrate an understanding of study procedures as contained in the statement of informed consent, after no more than two explanations
Current unstable cardiovascular disease
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline,2 weeks, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks
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Summary

This trial will study how effective e-cigarettes are for smokers with psychiatric disorders who are not ready to quit smoking.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for English-speaking adults over 21 with a psychiatric disorder who smoke at least 5 cigarettes daily and have been doing so for over 6 months. Participants should not be currently trying to quit smoking, using quitting aids, or have cognitive impairments that prevent informed consent. They must not be pregnant, breastfeeding, planning pregnancy soon, or have unstable heart or lung conditions.
What is being tested?
The study tests if smokers with psychiatric disorders can switch from regular cigarettes to e-cigarettes provided by the research team for 8 weeks. The impact on their smoking habits will be monitored at different intervals up to three months after starting.
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not listed in this summary, e-cigarette use may include throat/mouth irritation, coughing, nausea, headache or increased nicotine dependence. Side effects vary based on individual health conditions.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 21 years old or older.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I understand the study procedures after no more than two explanations.
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I have a heart condition that is not stable.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline,2 weeks, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline,2 weeks, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Changes in Carbon Monoxide Level
Changes in Nicotine Dependence
Changes in the number of combustible cigarettes smoked per day
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Secondary study objectives
Changes in Motivation/Readiness to Quit Smoking
Changes in Withdrawal Symptoms

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: E-cigaretteExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
All participants will be instructed to switch completely from combustible cigarettes to e-cigarettes for the next 8weeks. They will be assessed at baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Montefiore Medical CenterOTHER
455 Previous Clinical Trials
583,017 Total Patients Enrolled
Dartmouth CollegeOTHER
86 Previous Clinical Trials
1,419,474 Total Patients Enrolled
Fordham UniversityLead Sponsor
20 Previous Clinical Trials
4,056 Total Patients Enrolled
~11 spots leftby Sep 2025
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