Impact of Flavors on Nicotine Perception and Self-Administration Via E-cigarettes
NCT ID: NCT04038515
Last Updated: 2024-08-05
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
PHASE2
54 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2022-10-27
2024-06-03
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
CROSSOVER
OTHER
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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E-liquid Order 'A'
Order 'A' for E-liquid Self-Administration: All participants will be given all e-liquids (i.e., all 20 nicotine\*flavor combinations (4 nicotine\* 5 flavor combinations)) in this within-subject, cross-over design study. Participants will be randomized the order in which they self-administer the 20 nicotine\*flavor combinations of e-liquid (across and within the 4 visits). The specific order cannot be described here without disrupting the double-blind nature of the study design.
Nicotine 0 mg/mL
E-liquid containing no nicotine (0 mg/mL nicotine) will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 5 flavor conditions (1 unflavored, 2 menthol, and 2 fruit conditions).
Nicotine 6 mg/mL
E-liquid containing low nicotine (6 mg/mL nicotine) will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 5 flavor conditions (1 unflavored, 2 menthol, and 2 fruit conditions).
Nicotine 12 mg/mL
E-liquid containing medium nicotine ( 12 mg/mL nicotine) will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 5 flavor conditions (1 unflavored, 2 menthol, and 2 fruit conditions).
Nicotine 24 mg/mL
E-liquid containing high nicotine ( 24 mg/mL nicotine) will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 5 flavor conditions (1 unflavored, 2 menthol, and 2 fruit conditions).
'Menthol' flavor
E-liquid containing 'menthol' flavor will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 4 nicotine conditions (0, 6, 12, 24 mg/mL nicotine).
'Menthol/Mint' flavor
E-liquid containing 'menthol/mint' flavor will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 4 nicotine conditions (0, 6, 12, 24 mg/mL nicotine).
'Green Apple' flavor
E-liquid containing 'green apple' flavor will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 4 nicotine conditions (0, 6, 12, 24 mg/mL nicotine).
'Watermelon' flavor
E-liquid containing 'watermelon' flavor will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 4 nicotine conditions (0, 6, 12, 24 mg/mL nicotine).
'Unflavored'
E-liquid containing no additional flavor (i.e., 'unflavored') will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 4 nicotine conditions (0, 6, 12, 24 mg/mL nicotine).
E-liquid Order 'B'
Order 'B' for E-liquid Self-Administration: All participants will be given all e-liquids (i.e., all 20 nicotine\*flavor combinations (4 nicotine\* 5 flavor combinations)) in this within-subject, cross-over design study. Participants will be randomized the order in which they self-administer the 20 nicotine\*flavor combinations of e-liquid (across and within the 4 visits). The specific order cannot be described here without disrupting the double-blind nature of the study design.
Nicotine 0 mg/mL
E-liquid containing no nicotine (0 mg/mL nicotine) will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 5 flavor conditions (1 unflavored, 2 menthol, and 2 fruit conditions).
Nicotine 6 mg/mL
E-liquid containing low nicotine (6 mg/mL nicotine) will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 5 flavor conditions (1 unflavored, 2 menthol, and 2 fruit conditions).
Nicotine 12 mg/mL
E-liquid containing medium nicotine ( 12 mg/mL nicotine) will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 5 flavor conditions (1 unflavored, 2 menthol, and 2 fruit conditions).
Nicotine 24 mg/mL
E-liquid containing high nicotine ( 24 mg/mL nicotine) will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 5 flavor conditions (1 unflavored, 2 menthol, and 2 fruit conditions).
'Menthol' flavor
E-liquid containing 'menthol' flavor will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 4 nicotine conditions (0, 6, 12, 24 mg/mL nicotine).
'Menthol/Mint' flavor
E-liquid containing 'menthol/mint' flavor will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 4 nicotine conditions (0, 6, 12, 24 mg/mL nicotine).
'Green Apple' flavor
E-liquid containing 'green apple' flavor will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 4 nicotine conditions (0, 6, 12, 24 mg/mL nicotine).
'Watermelon' flavor
E-liquid containing 'watermelon' flavor will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 4 nicotine conditions (0, 6, 12, 24 mg/mL nicotine).
'Unflavored'
E-liquid containing no additional flavor (i.e., 'unflavored') will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 4 nicotine conditions (0, 6, 12, 24 mg/mL nicotine).
E-liquid Order 'C'
One nicotine level condition is a medium nicotine e-liquid (12 mg/mL nicotine). All participants will be given all e-liquids (i.e., all 20 nicotine\*flavor combinations (4 nicotine\* 5 flavor combinations)) in this within-subject, cross-over design study. Participants will be randomized the order in which they self-administer the 20 nicotine\*flavor combinations of e-liquid (across and within the 4 visits). The specific order cannot be described here without disrupting the double-blind nature of the study design.
Nicotine 0 mg/mL
E-liquid containing no nicotine (0 mg/mL nicotine) will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 5 flavor conditions (1 unflavored, 2 menthol, and 2 fruit conditions).
Nicotine 6 mg/mL
E-liquid containing low nicotine (6 mg/mL nicotine) will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 5 flavor conditions (1 unflavored, 2 menthol, and 2 fruit conditions).
Nicotine 12 mg/mL
E-liquid containing medium nicotine ( 12 mg/mL nicotine) will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 5 flavor conditions (1 unflavored, 2 menthol, and 2 fruit conditions).
Nicotine 24 mg/mL
E-liquid containing high nicotine ( 24 mg/mL nicotine) will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 5 flavor conditions (1 unflavored, 2 menthol, and 2 fruit conditions).
'Menthol' flavor
E-liquid containing 'menthol' flavor will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 4 nicotine conditions (0, 6, 12, 24 mg/mL nicotine).
'Menthol/Mint' flavor
E-liquid containing 'menthol/mint' flavor will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 4 nicotine conditions (0, 6, 12, 24 mg/mL nicotine).
'Green Apple' flavor
E-liquid containing 'green apple' flavor will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 4 nicotine conditions (0, 6, 12, 24 mg/mL nicotine).
'Watermelon' flavor
E-liquid containing 'watermelon' flavor will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 4 nicotine conditions (0, 6, 12, 24 mg/mL nicotine).
'Unflavored'
E-liquid containing no additional flavor (i.e., 'unflavored') will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 4 nicotine conditions (0, 6, 12, 24 mg/mL nicotine).
E-liquid Order 'D'
One nicotine level condition is a high nicotine e-liquid (24 mg/mL nicotine). All participants will be given all e-liquids (i.e., all 20 nicotine\*flavor combinations (4 nicotine\* 5 flavor combinations)) in this within-subject, cross-over design study. Participants will be randomized the order in which they self-administer the 20 nicotine\*flavor combinations of e-liquid (across and within the 4 visits). The specific order cannot be described here without disrupting the double-blind nature of the study design.
Nicotine 0 mg/mL
E-liquid containing no nicotine (0 mg/mL nicotine) will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 5 flavor conditions (1 unflavored, 2 menthol, and 2 fruit conditions).
Nicotine 6 mg/mL
E-liquid containing low nicotine (6 mg/mL nicotine) will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 5 flavor conditions (1 unflavored, 2 menthol, and 2 fruit conditions).
Nicotine 12 mg/mL
E-liquid containing medium nicotine ( 12 mg/mL nicotine) will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 5 flavor conditions (1 unflavored, 2 menthol, and 2 fruit conditions).
Nicotine 24 mg/mL
E-liquid containing high nicotine ( 24 mg/mL nicotine) will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 5 flavor conditions (1 unflavored, 2 menthol, and 2 fruit conditions).
'Menthol' flavor
E-liquid containing 'menthol' flavor will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 4 nicotine conditions (0, 6, 12, 24 mg/mL nicotine).
'Menthol/Mint' flavor
E-liquid containing 'menthol/mint' flavor will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 4 nicotine conditions (0, 6, 12, 24 mg/mL nicotine).
'Green Apple' flavor
E-liquid containing 'green apple' flavor will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 4 nicotine conditions (0, 6, 12, 24 mg/mL nicotine).
'Watermelon' flavor
E-liquid containing 'watermelon' flavor will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 4 nicotine conditions (0, 6, 12, 24 mg/mL nicotine).
'Unflavored'
E-liquid containing no additional flavor (i.e., 'unflavored') will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 4 nicotine conditions (0, 6, 12, 24 mg/mL nicotine).
Interventions
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Nicotine 0 mg/mL
E-liquid containing no nicotine (0 mg/mL nicotine) will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 5 flavor conditions (1 unflavored, 2 menthol, and 2 fruit conditions).
Nicotine 6 mg/mL
E-liquid containing low nicotine (6 mg/mL nicotine) will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 5 flavor conditions (1 unflavored, 2 menthol, and 2 fruit conditions).
Nicotine 12 mg/mL
E-liquid containing medium nicotine ( 12 mg/mL nicotine) will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 5 flavor conditions (1 unflavored, 2 menthol, and 2 fruit conditions).
Nicotine 24 mg/mL
E-liquid containing high nicotine ( 24 mg/mL nicotine) will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 5 flavor conditions (1 unflavored, 2 menthol, and 2 fruit conditions).
'Menthol' flavor
E-liquid containing 'menthol' flavor will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 4 nicotine conditions (0, 6, 12, 24 mg/mL nicotine).
'Menthol/Mint' flavor
E-liquid containing 'menthol/mint' flavor will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 4 nicotine conditions (0, 6, 12, 24 mg/mL nicotine).
'Green Apple' flavor
E-liquid containing 'green apple' flavor will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 4 nicotine conditions (0, 6, 12, 24 mg/mL nicotine).
'Watermelon' flavor
E-liquid containing 'watermelon' flavor will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 4 nicotine conditions (0, 6, 12, 24 mg/mL nicotine).
'Unflavored'
E-liquid containing no additional flavor (i.e., 'unflavored') will be self-administered via e-cigarettes. This will be administered in 4 nicotine conditions (0, 6, 12, 24 mg/mL nicotine).
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Past month daily nicotine-containing e-cigarette, cigarette, and/or cigar/little cigar/cigarillo use;
* Urine cotinine levels consistent with regular nicotine use (e.g., NicAlert urine cotinine dipstick ≥3 or Accutest Positive for Cotinine);
* For females, using acceptable birth control methods;
* Able to provide written informed consent;
* Able to read and write in English;
* Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures (including self-administration of all e-liquid conditions; attend in-person sessions; comply with COVID guidelines of the research facilities) and lifestyle considerations (including overnight nicotine abstinence) and availability for the duration of the study;
* Cardiovascular measures in normal/ non-hypertensive range for adults, including resting heart rate (HR) of 60-100 bpm; blood pressure (BP) of equal to or less than 129 mmHg (systolic)/80 mmHg (diastolic)); and oximeter (i.e., blood oxygenation) readings of 95-100 SpO2;
* Resident of the State of Connecticut.
Exclusion Criteria
* Has not used e-cigarettes at least 10 times in the last 6 months;
* For females, pregnant (as determined by pregnancy screening) or breast feeding;
* Seeking (or undergoing) treatment for nicotine dependence or tobacco product use (smoking or vaping) or has current plans to quit tobacco product use;
* Meet current criteria for psychiatric disorder (according to the MINI);
* Current or history of respiratory illnesses including pneumonia with COVID-19 , other medical illness, and/or psychotropic medication use that a clinician investigator deems a contraindication for study participation.
* History of environmental - bronchospastic allergies, multiple chemical sensitivities, or other airway sensitivities that require the use of an epi pen or that in the investigators view would make it risky for participation;
* Not fully vaccinated for COVID-19
18 Years
30 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
NIH
Yale University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Elise DeVito, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Yale University
Locations
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Yale University School of Medicine
New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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2000025408
Identifier Type: OTHER
Identifier Source: secondary_id
2000029704
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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