Trial Outcomes & Findings for Evaluating New Nicotine Standards for Cigarettes - Project 3 (NCT NCT03194256)

NCT ID: NCT03194256

Last Updated: 2023-12-18

Results Overview

The number of cigarette puffs selected during a 30 minute choice procedure when no vaping device was available

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

80 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

30-minute preference task

Results posted on

2023-12-18

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Normal Nicotine Content Cigarettes
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 15.8 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Very Low Nicotine Content Cigarettes
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 0.4 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Overall Study
STARTED
41
39
Overall Study
Laboratory Session 2
41
36
Overall Study
Laboratory Session 3
40
33
Overall Study
Laboratory Session 4
39
33
Overall Study
COMPLETED
38
32
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
3
7

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Evaluating New Nicotine Standards for Cigarettes - Project 3

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Normal Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=41 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 15.8 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Very Low Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=39 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 0.4 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Total
n=80 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
18.9 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION .7 • n=5 Participants
18.7 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.8 • n=7 Participants
18.8 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.8 • n=5 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Female
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
15 Participants
n=7 Participants
28 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Male
24 Participants
n=5 Participants
22 Participants
n=7 Participants
46 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Transgender male to female
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Transgender female to male
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Genderqueer/gender non-conforming
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Different identity
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Prefer not to answer
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Unknown
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
12 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
32 Participants
n=5 Participants
34 Participants
n=7 Participants
66 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
8 Participants
n=7 Participants
12 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
27 Participants
n=5 Participants
24 Participants
n=7 Participants
51 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
5 Participants
n=7 Participants
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
41 participants
n=5 Participants
39 participants
n=7 Participants
80 participants
n=5 Participants
Average Cigarettes Per Day
5.8 Cigarettes smoked per day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.6 • n=5 Participants
4.7 Cigarettes smoked per day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.6 • n=7 Participants
5.3 Cigarettes smoked per day
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.7 • n=5 Participants
Fagerstom Test for Nicotine Dependence
2.6 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.2 • n=5 Participants
2.2 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.7 • n=7 Participants
2.4 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.0 • n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 30-minute preference task

Population: Laboratory session 1

The number of cigarette puffs selected during a 30 minute choice procedure when no vaping device was available

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Normal Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=41 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 15.8 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Very Low Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=39 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 0.4 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Number of Cigarette Puffs Taken (0 to 20)
12.1 Puffs chosen
Standard Deviation 5.0
10.8 Puffs chosen
Standard Deviation 5.3

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 30-minute preference task

Population: Counterbalance laboratory sessions 2-5

The number of cigarette puffs selected during a 30 minute choice procedure when the available vaping device has 3mg/ml of nicotine and was available in tobacco flavor

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Normal Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=39 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 15.8 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Very Low Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=33 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 0.4 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Number of Cigarette Puffs Taken (0 to 20) When the Available Vaping Device Has 3mg/ml of Nicotine and Was Available in Tobacco Flavor
8.9 Puffs chosen
Standard Deviation 5.6
5.2 Puffs chosen
Standard Deviation 5.4

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 30-minute preference task

Population: Counterbalanced laboratory sessions 2-5

The number of cigarette puffs selected during a 30 minute choice procedure when the available vaping device has 3mg/ml of nicotine and was available in non-tobacco flavors

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Normal Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=40 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 15.8 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Very Low Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=34 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 0.4 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Number of Cigarette Puffs Taken (0 to 20) When the Available Vaping Device Has 3mg/ml of Nicotine and Was Available in Non-tobacco Flavors
8.0 Puffs chosen
Standard Deviation 5.0
4.6 Puffs chosen
Standard Deviation 4.3

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 30-minute preference task

Population: Counterbalanced laboratory sessions 2-5

The number of cigarette puffs selected during a 30 minute choice procedure when the available vaping device has 18mg/ml of nicotine and was available in tobacco flavor

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Normal Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=39 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 15.8 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Very Low Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=33 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 0.4 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Number of Cigarette Puffs Taken (0 to 20) When the Available Vaping Device Has 18mg/ml of Nicotine and Was Available in Tobacco Flavor
9.4 Puffs chosen
Standard Deviation 5.4
4.7 Puffs chosen
Standard Deviation 5.1

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 30-minute preference task

Population: Counterbalanced laboratory sessions 2-5

The number of cigarette puffs selected during a 30 minute choice procedure when the available vaping device has 18mg/ml of nicotine and was available in non-tobacco flavors

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Normal Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=39 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 15.8 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Very Low Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=34 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 0.4 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Number of Cigarette Puffs Taken (0 to 20) When the Available Vaping Device Has 18mg/ml of Nicotine and Was Available in Non-tobacco Flavors
8.6 Puffs chosen
Standard Deviation 5.4
4.5 Puffs chosen
Standard Deviation 4.2

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 30-minute preference task session

The number of cigarette puffs selected during a 30 minute choice procedure when the available vaping device contained 3mg/ml nicotine and was available in tobacco flavor

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Normal Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=39 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 15.8 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Very Low Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=33 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 0.4 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Number of E-cig Puffs Taken (0 to 20) When the Available Vaping Device Contained 3mg/ml Nicotine and Was Available in Tobacco Flavor
6.6 vape puffs
Standard Deviation 5.0
10.5 vape puffs
Standard Deviation 6.1

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 30-minute preference task session

Population: Counterbalance laboratory session 205

The number of cigarette puffs selected during a 30 minute choice procedure when the available vaping device contained 3mg/ml nicotine and was available in non-tobacco flavors

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Normal Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=40 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 15.8 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Very Low Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=34 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 0.4 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Number of E-cig Puffs Taken (0 to 20) When the Available Vaping Device Contained 3mg/ml Nicotine and Was Available in Non-tobacco Flavors
7.2 vape puffs
Standard Deviation 4.6
11.0 vape puffs
Standard Deviation 6.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 30-minute preference task session

The number of cigarette puffs selected during a 30 minute choice procedure when the available vaping device contained 18mg/ml nicotine and was available in tobacco flavor

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Normal Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=39 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 15.8 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Very Low Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=33 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 0.4 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Number of E-cig Puffs Taken (0 to 20) When the Available Vaping Device Contained 18mg/ml Nicotine and Was Available in Tobacco Flavor
4.3 vape puffs
Standard Deviation 4.3
8.2 vape puffs
Standard Deviation 6.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 30-minute preference task session

The number of cigarette puffs selected during a 30 minute choice procedure when the available vaping device contained 18mg/ml nicotine and was available in non-tobacco flavors

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Normal Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=39 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 15.8 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Very Low Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=34 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 0.4 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Number of E-cig Puffs Taken (0 to 20) When the Available Vaping Device Contained 18mg/ml Nicotine and Was Available in Non-tobacco Flavors
5.2 vape puffs
Standard Deviation 5.0
11.0 vape puffs
Standard Deviation 5.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 30-minute preference task

Population: Laboratory session 1

Post-choice CO minus pre-choice CO at session 1 in which no vaping device was available

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Normal Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=41 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 15.8 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Very Low Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=39 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 0.4 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Carbon Monoxide Change From pre-to the Post-choice Task When no Vaping Device Was Available
5.9 parts per million
Standard Deviation 4.3
6.7 parts per million
Standard Deviation 4.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 30-minute preference task

Population: Laboratory session 1

Post-choice CO minus pre-choice CO when the available vaping device contained 3mg/ml nicotine and was available in tobacco flavor

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Normal Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=39 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 15.8 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Very Low Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=33 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 0.4 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Carbon Monoxide Change From pre-to the Post-choice Task When the Available Vaping Device Contained 3mg/ml Nicotine and Was Available in Tobacco Flavor
4.4 parts per million
Standard Deviation 3.2
3.8 parts per million
Standard Deviation 3.2

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 30-minute preference task

Population: Counterbalanced laboratory sessions 2-5

Post-choice CO minus pre-choice CO when the available vaping device contained 3mg/ml nicotine and was available in non-tobacco flavors

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Normal Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=40 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 15.8 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Very Low Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=34 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 0.4 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Carbon Monoxide Change From pre-to the Post-choice Taskwhen the Available Vaping Device Contained 3mg/ml Nicotine and Was Available in Non-tobacco Flavors
3.9 parts per million
Standard Deviation 3.6
3.6 parts per million
Standard Deviation 2.9

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 30-minute preference task

Population: Counterbalanced laboratory sessions 2-5

Post-choice CO minus pre-choice CO when the available vaping device contained 18mg/ml nicotine and was available in tobacco flavor

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Normal Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=39 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 15.8 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Very Low Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=33 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 0.4 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Carbon Monoxide Change From pre-to the Post-choice Task When the Available Vaping Device Contained 18mg/ml Nicotine and Was Available in Tobacco Flavor
4.3 parts per million
Standard Deviation 3.4
2.7 parts per million
Standard Deviation 2.1

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 30-minute preference task

Population: Counterbalanced laboratory sessions 2-5

Post-choice CO minus pre-choice CO when the available vaping device contained 18mg/ml nicotine and was available in non-tobacco flavors

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Normal Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=39 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 15.8 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Very Low Nicotine Content Cigarettes
n=34 Participants
Spectrum Research Cigarettes: 0.4 mg nicotine/g tobacco, 9 mg of tar Spectrum Research Cigarettes: Participants will be assigned to either normal nicotine content cigarettes or very low nicotine content cigarettes.
Carbon Monoxide Change From pre-to the Post-choice Task When the Available Vaping Device Contained 18mg/ml Nicotine and Was Available in Non-tobacco Flavors
4.0 parts per million
Standard Deviation 2.4
3.3 parts per million
Standard Deviation 3.5

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 30-minute preference task at each of the 5 laboratory sessions

0 to 10

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 30-minute preference task at each of the 5 laboratory sessions

0 to 10

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 30-minute preference task at each of the 5 laboratory sessions

0 to 10

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline-Lab Session 5; 2-8 weeks; average 3-4 weeks

Measures of compliance

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline-Lab Session 5; 2-8 weeks; average 3-4 weeks

Measures withdrawal symptoms

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline-Lab Session 5; 2-8 weeks; average 3-4 weeks

Measures craving

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline-Lab Session 5; 2-8 weeks; average 3-4 weeks

Measures positive and negative affect

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline-Lab Session 5; 2-8 weeks; average 3-4 weeks

Measures subjective responses cigarettes

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline-Lab Session 5; 2-8 weeks; average 3-4 weeks

Measures demand for cigarettes across a range of prices

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline-Lab Session 5; 2-8 weeks; average 3-4 weeks

Measures perceived risk of cigarettes

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline-Lab Session 5; 2-8 weeks; average 3-4 weeks

Measures of cardiovascular function

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline-Lab Session 5; 2-8 weeks; average 3-4 weeks

Measures of cardiovascular function

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline; Week 1

Biomarkers

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline; Week 1

Biomarkers

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline; Week 1

Biomarkers: measures a metabolite of nicotine

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: Baseline-Lab Session 5; 2-8 weeks; average 3-4 weeks

Biomarkers: measures expired alveolar carbon monoxide level

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

Normal Nicotine Content Cigarettes

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

Very Low Nicotine Content Cigarettes

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

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Suzanne Colby

Brown University

Phone: 4028636621

Results disclosure agreements

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