Trial Outcomes & Findings for Young Adult EC Use and Respiratory Outcomes (NCT NCT04395274)

NCT ID: NCT04395274

Last Updated: 2024-12-12

Results Overview

Participants will complete twice daily home-based spirometry (a pulmonary function diagnostic test) for the 2 weeks prior to each follow-up session.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Target enrollment

115 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline, 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, 12-month

Results posted on

2024-12-12

Participant Flow

Participants are assigned to a study arm (Current E-Cigarette User or Never E-Cigarette/Tobacco User) after completion of the baseline survey. 10 Participants were found to be ineligible due to their tobacco use patterns reported at baseline, these participants were excluded from the study prior to being assigned to a study arm and are not included in the participant flow.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Current E-Cigarette Users
Monitoring current e-cigarette users
Never E-Cigarette / Tobacco Users
Monitoring never users of any tobacco or e-cigarette products.
Overall Study
STARTED
52
53
Overall Study
3-month
26
46
Overall Study
6-month
19
36
Overall Study
9-month
12
34
Overall Study
12-month
19
31
Overall Study
COMPLETED
19
31
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
33
22

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Current E-Cigarette Users
Monitoring current e-cigarette users
Never E-Cigarette / Tobacco Users
Monitoring never users of any tobacco or e-cigarette products.
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
20
11
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
13
10
Overall Study
Moved Abroad
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

Young Adult EC Use and Respiratory Outcomes

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Current E-Cigarette Users
n=52 Participants
Monitoring current e-cigarette users
Never E-Cigarette / Tobacco Users
n=53 Participants
Monitoring never users of any tobacco or e-cigarette products.
Total
n=105 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
21.81 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.11 • n=5 Participants
20.11 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.01 • n=7 Participants
20.95 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.22 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
29 Participants
n=5 Participants
45 Participants
n=7 Participants
74 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
23 Participants
n=5 Participants
8 Participants
n=7 Participants
31 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
14 Participants
n=5 Participants
14 Participants
n=7 Participants
28 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
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
7 Participants
n=7 Participants
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
20 Participants
n=5 Participants
22 Participants
n=7 Participants
42 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
7 Participants
n=7 Participants
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
3 Participants
n=7 Participants
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
Days used e-cigarettes in past 30 days
26.38 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.24 • n=5 Participants
0 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0 • n=7 Participants
13.07 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 13.96 • n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, 12-month

Population: Only participants who were eligible at baseline and provided spirometry measurements are included. The number of participants at follow-up is less than that at baseline due to loss to follow-up over time.

Participants will complete twice daily home-based spirometry (a pulmonary function diagnostic test) for the 2 weeks prior to each follow-up session.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Current E-Cigarette Users
n=780 Forced Expiratory Maneuvers
Monitoring current e-cigarette users
Never E-Cigarette / Tobacco Users
n=1235 Forced Expiratory Maneuvers
Monitoring never users of any tobacco or e-cigarette products.
Other Device Type Users
Current e-cigarette users who report a device other than a disposable or pod mod as being their main vaping device
Spirometry to Measure the Change From Baseline in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)
Baseline
4.42 liter
Standard Deviation 1.30
3.54 liter
Standard Deviation 0.97
Spirometry to Measure the Change From Baseline in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)
3-month
4.61 liter
Standard Deviation 1.70
3.68 liter
Standard Deviation 1.00
Spirometry to Measure the Change From Baseline in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)
6-month
4.62 liter
Standard Deviation 1.66
3.96 liter
Standard Deviation 1.10
Spirometry to Measure the Change From Baseline in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)
9-month
4.52 liter
Standard Deviation 1.26
3.89 liter
Standard Deviation 1.09
Spirometry to Measure the Change From Baseline in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)
12-month
4.34 liter
Standard Deviation 1.45
4.33 liter
Standard Deviation 1.00

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, 12-month

Population: Only participants who were eligible at baseline and provided spirometry measurements are included. The number of participants at follow-up is less than that at baseline due to loss to follow-up over time.

Participants will complete twice daily home-based spirometry (a pulmonary function diagnostic test) for the 2 weeks prior to each follow-up session.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Current E-Cigarette Users
n=780 Forced Expiratory Maneuvers
Monitoring current e-cigarette users
Never E-Cigarette / Tobacco Users
n=1235 Forced Expiratory Maneuvers
Monitoring never users of any tobacco or e-cigarette products.
Other Device Type Users
Current e-cigarette users who report a device other than a disposable or pod mod as being their main vaping device
Spirometry to Measure the Change From Baseline in Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV)
Baseline
3.63 Liters
Standard Deviation 0.93
3.04 Liters
Standard Deviation 0.70
Spirometry to Measure the Change From Baseline in Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV)
3-month
3.64 Liters
Standard Deviation 1.12
3.18 Liters
Standard Deviation 0.72
Spirometry to Measure the Change From Baseline in Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV)
6-month
3.67 Liters
Standard Deviation 1.15
3.36 Liters
Standard Deviation 0.83
Spirometry to Measure the Change From Baseline in Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV)
9-month
3.81 Liters
Standard Deviation 0.85
3.34 Liters
Standard Deviation 0.84
Spirometry to Measure the Change From Baseline in Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV)
12-month
3.60 Liters
Standard Deviation 0.96
3.63 Liters
Standard Deviation 0.82

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, 12-month

Population: Only participants who were eligible and using e-cigarettes at baseline are included. The number of participants at follow-up is less than that at baseline due to loss to follow-up over time.

Changes in product use evaluated with an evaluation of the changes in dependence using the Hooked on Nicotine Checklist (HONC). Scores range from 0 to 10 with higher values indicating greater levels of dependence.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Current E-Cigarette Users
n=24 Participants
Monitoring current e-cigarette users
Never E-Cigarette / Tobacco Users
n=20 Participants
Monitoring never users of any tobacco or e-cigarette products.
Other Device Type Users
n=6 Participants
Current e-cigarette users who report a device other than a disposable or pod mod as being their main vaping device
Level of Dependence by Product Type Will be Examined.
Baseline
5.83 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.06
7.35 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.83
7.67 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.34
Level of Dependence by Product Type Will be Examined.
3-month
5.55 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.36
8.44 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.01
7.00 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.41
Level of Dependence by Product Type Will be Examined.
6-month
6.30 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.71
8.50 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.38
Level of Dependence by Product Type Will be Examined.
9-month
5.86 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.08
8.33 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.58
Level of Dependence by Product Type Will be Examined.
12-month
6.71 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.35
7.40 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.89

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, 12-month

Population: The population of participants who both attended their study visit and were able to provide a NELF sample is analyzed. Note that not all participants provided a sample at all visits.

Nasal epithelial lining fluid (NELF) samples will provide objective data on respiratory health (e.g., markers of inflammation, host defense, and lung injury) and will provide estimates of nicotine exposure/use via cotinine (i.e., the predominate metabolite of nicotine).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Current E-Cigarette Users
n=42 Participants
Monitoring current e-cigarette users
Never E-Cigarette / Tobacco Users
n=49 Participants
Monitoring never users of any tobacco or e-cigarette products.
Other Device Type Users
Current e-cigarette users who report a device other than a disposable or pod mod as being their main vaping device
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-6
Baseline
14.31 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 24.97
9.95 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 19.57
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-6
3-month
49.50 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 113.35
17.63 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 35.50
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-6
6-month
19.72 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 30.59
37.01 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 91.92
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-6
9-month
14.83 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 27.87
12.63 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 25.82
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-6
12-month
11.16 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 19.36
48.85 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 141.49

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, 12-month

Population: The population of participants who both attended their study visit and were able to provide a NELF sample is analyzed. Note that not all participants provided a sample at all visits.

Nasal epithelial lining fluid (NELF) samples will provide objective data on respiratory health (e.g., markers of inflammation, host defense, and lung injury) and will provide estimates of nicotine exposure/use via cotinine (i.e., the predominate metabolite of nicotine) will also be examined to provide objective indicators of recency of EC and/or OTP use.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Current E-Cigarette Users
n=42 Participants
Monitoring current e-cigarette users
Never E-Cigarette / Tobacco Users
n=49 Participants
Monitoring never users of any tobacco or e-cigarette products.
Other Device Type Users
Current e-cigarette users who report a device other than a disposable or pod mod as being their main vaping device
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-8
Baseline
6637.06 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 10518.30
12872.08 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 23804.68
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-8
3-month
7630.32 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 13048.51
13890.15 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 21078.75
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-8
6-month
9509.56 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 18926.62
20161.25 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 57400.44
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-8
9-month
13648.62 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 17464.65
16718.97 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 20585.58
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-8
12-month
5071.09 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 5763.48
13701.80 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 22627.42

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, 12-month

Population: The population of participants who both attended their study visit and were able to provide a NELF sample is analyzed. Note that not all participants provided a sample at all visits.

Nasal epithelial lining fluid (NELF) samples will provide objective data on respiratory health (e.g., markers of inflammation, host defense, and lung injury) and will provide estimates of nicotine exposure/use via cotinine (i.e., the predominate metabolite of nicotine) will also be examined to provide objective indicators of recency of EC and/or OTP use.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Current E-Cigarette Users
n=42 Participants
Monitoring current e-cigarette users
Never E-Cigarette / Tobacco Users
n=49 Participants
Monitoring never users of any tobacco or e-cigarette products.
Other Device Type Users
Current e-cigarette users who report a device other than a disposable or pod mod as being their main vaping device
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - TNF-alpha
Baseline
5.86 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 6.87
4.98 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 5.07
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - TNF-alpha
3-month
11.14 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 14.83
7.15 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 8.12
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - TNF-alpha
6-month
6.53 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 5.32
6.25 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 6.31
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - TNF-alpha
9-month
8.15 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 7.31
6.53 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 7.35
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - TNF-alpha
12-month
6.31 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 6.81
11.52 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 26.98

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, 12-month

Population: The population of participants who both attended their study visit and were able to provide a NELF sample is analyzed. Note that not all participants provided a sample at all visits.

Nasal epithelial lining fluid (NELF) samples will provide objective data on respiratory health (e.g., markers of inflammation, host defense, and lung injury) and will provide estimates of nicotine exposure/use via cotinine (i.e., the predominate metabolite of nicotine) will also be examined to provide objective indicators of recency of EC and/or OTP use.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Current E-Cigarette Users
n=42 Participants
Monitoring current e-cigarette users
Never E-Cigarette / Tobacco Users
n=49 Participants
Monitoring never users of any tobacco or e-cigarette products.
Other Device Type Users
Current e-cigarette users who report a device other than a disposable or pod mod as being their main vaping device
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-4
Baseline
0.46 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 1.48
0.12 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 0.17
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-4
3-month
0.34 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 0.41
0.38 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 1.08
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-4
6-month
0.12 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 0.16
0.23 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 0.26
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-4
9-month
0.19 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 0.23
0.21 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 0.25
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-4
12-month
0.13 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 0.16
0.32 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 0.49

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, 12-month

Population: The population of participants who both attended their study visit and were able to provide a NELF sample is analyzed. Note that not all participants provided a sample at all visits.

Nasal epithelial lining fluid (NELF) samples will provide objective data on respiratory health (e.g., markers of inflammation, host defense, and lung injury) and will provide estimates of nicotine exposure/use via cotinine (i.e., the predominate metabolite of nicotine) will also be examined to provide objective indicators of recency of EC and/or OTP use.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Current E-Cigarette Users
n=42 Participants
Monitoring current e-cigarette users
Never E-Cigarette / Tobacco Users
n=49 Participants
Monitoring never users of any tobacco or e-cigarette products.
Other Device Type Users
Current e-cigarette users who report a device other than a disposable or pod mod as being their main vaping device
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-5
Baseline
7.45 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 24.78
0.64 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 1.61
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-5
3-month
8.10 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 24.75
0.58 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 1.43
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-5
6-month
2.40 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 5.13
1.79 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 7.11
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-5
9-month
1.12 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 1.51
0.48 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 0.97
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-5
12-month
1.29 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 1.87
6.16 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 15.55

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, 12-month

Population: The population of participants who both attended their study visit and were able to provide a NELF sample is analyzed. Note that not all participants provided a sample at all visits.

Nasal epithelial lining fluid (NELF) samples will provide objective data on respiratory health (e.g., markers of inflammation, host defense, and lung injury) and will provide estimates of nicotine exposure/use via cotinine (i.e., the predominate metabolite of nicotine) will also be examined to provide objective indicators of recency of EC and/or OTP use.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Current E-Cigarette Users
n=42 Participants
Monitoring current e-cigarette users
Never E-Cigarette / Tobacco Users
n=49 Participants
Monitoring never users of any tobacco or e-cigarette products.
Other Device Type Users
Current e-cigarette users who report a device other than a disposable or pod mod as being their main vaping device
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-10
12-month
55.95 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 238.43
47.67 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 255.71
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-10
Baseline
3.17 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 14.95
0.75 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 0.86
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-10
6-month
2.10 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 4.12
46.13 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 250.36
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-10
9-month
0.91 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 1.14
0.90 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 1.25
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-10
3-month
16.73 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 70.79
1.41 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 2.11

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, 12-month

Population: The population of participants who both attended their study visit and were able to provide a NELF sample is analyzed. Note that not all participants provided a sample at all visits.

Nasal epithelial lining fluid (NELF) samples will provide objective data on respiratory health (e.g., markers of inflammation, host defense, and lung injury) and will provide estimates of nicotine exposure/use via cotinine (i.e., the predominate metabolite of nicotine) will also be examined to provide objective indicators of recency of EC and/or OTP use.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Current E-Cigarette Users
n=42 Participants
Monitoring current e-cigarette users
Never E-Cigarette / Tobacco Users
n=49 Participants
Monitoring never users of any tobacco or e-cigarette products.
Other Device Type Users
Current e-cigarette users who report a device other than a disposable or pod mod as being their main vaping device
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-13
Baseline
14.68 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 14.63
13.13 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 9.31
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-13
3-month
16.94 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 11.52
16.02 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 14.30
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-13
6-month
14.02 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 9.01
14.28 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 10.80
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-13
9-month
20.17 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 13.70
15.49 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 13.59
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - IL-13
12-month
13.70 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 11.85
19.25 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 18.24

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, 12-month

Population: The population of participants who both attended their study visit and were able to provide a NELF sample is analyzed. Note that not all participants provided a sample at all visits.

Nasal epithelial lining fluid (NELF) samples will provide objective data on respiratory health (e.g., markers of inflammation, host defense, and lung injury) and will provide estimates of nicotine exposure/use via cotinine (i.e., the predominate metabolite of nicotine) will also be examined to provide objective indicators of recency of EC and/or OTP use.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Current E-Cigarette Users
n=42 Participants
Monitoring current e-cigarette users
Never E-Cigarette / Tobacco Users
n=49 Participants
Monitoring never users of any tobacco or e-cigarette products.
Other Device Type Users
Current e-cigarette users who report a device other than a disposable or pod mod as being their main vaping device
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - TARC
Baseline
8.97 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 11.59
26.73 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 38.79
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - TARC
3-month
16.88 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 24.04
41.36 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 83.93
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - TARC
6-month
19.28 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 34.76
26.22 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 24.10
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - TARC
9-month
17.37 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 22.86
26.11 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 22.82
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - TARC
12-month
27.19 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 63.00
68.70 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 195.73

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, 12-month

Population: The population of participants who both attended their study visit and were able to provide a NELF sample is analyzed. Note that not all participants provided a sample at all visits.

Nasal epithelial lining fluid (NELF) samples will provide objective data on respiratory health (e.g., markers of inflammation, host defense, and lung injury) and will provide estimates of nicotine exposure/use via cotinine (i.e., the predominate metabolite of nicotine) will also be examined to provide objective indicators of recency of EC and/or OTP use.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Current E-Cigarette Users
n=42 Participants
Monitoring current e-cigarette users
Never E-Cigarette / Tobacco Users
n=49 Participants
Monitoring never users of any tobacco or e-cigarette products.
Other Device Type Users
Current e-cigarette users who report a device other than a disposable or pod mod as being their main vaping device
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - Eotaxin
Baseline
135.72 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 145.29
167.33 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 214.22
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - Eotaxin
3-month
135.21 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 122.14
208.15 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 223.99
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - Eotaxin
6-month
228.79 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 236.56
188.60 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 252.67
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - Eotaxin
9-month
191.06 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 120.87
206.17 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 258.11
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - Eotaxin
12-month
234.12 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 290.53
220.85 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 226.80

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, 12-month

Population: The population of participants who both attended their study visit and were able to provide a NELF sample is analyzed. Note that not all participants provided a sample at all visits.

Nasal epithelial lining fluid (NELF) samples will provide objective data on respiratory health (e.g., markers of inflammation, host defense, and lung injury) and will provide estimates of nicotine exposure/use via cotinine (i.e., the predominate metabolite of nicotine) will also be examined to provide objective indicators of recency of EC and/or OTP use.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Current E-Cigarette Users
n=42 Participants
Monitoring current e-cigarette users
Never E-Cigarette / Tobacco Users
n=49 Participants
Monitoring never users of any tobacco or e-cigarette products.
Other Device Type Users
Current e-cigarette users who report a device other than a disposable or pod mod as being their main vaping device
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - MCP-1
Baseline
198.65 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 186.20
228.50 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 205.86
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - MCP-1
3-month
247.34 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 407.93
387.24 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 454.32
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - MCP-1
6-month
316.92 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 274.02
289.26 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 254.87
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - MCP-1
9-month
284.78 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 139.83
371.59 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 446.76
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - MCP-1
12-month
255.77 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 193.15
299.07 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 308.34

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, 12-month

Population: The population of participants who both attended their study visit and were able to provide a NELF sample is analyzed. Note that not all participants provided a sample at all visits.

Nasal epithelial lining fluid (NELF) samples will provide objective data on respiratory health (e.g., markers of inflammation, host defense, and lung injury) and will provide estimates of nicotine exposure/use via cotinine (i.e., the predominate metabolite of nicotine) will also be examined to provide objective indicators of recency of EC and/or OTP use.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Current E-Cigarette Users
n=42 Participants
Monitoring current e-cigarette users
Never E-Cigarette / Tobacco Users
n=49 Participants
Monitoring never users of any tobacco or e-cigarette products.
Other Device Type Users
Current e-cigarette users who report a device other than a disposable or pod mod as being their main vaping device
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - MCP-4
Baseline
6.88 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 10.71
6.94 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 11.50
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - MCP-4
3-month
5.94 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 7.21
7.79 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 10.28
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - MCP-4
6-month
16.62 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 32.59
8.74 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 19.83
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - MCP-4
9-month
9.79 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 9.46
6.27 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 10.51
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - MCP-4
12-month
8.93 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 12.11
8.07 pg/mL
Standard Deviation 9.99

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline, 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, 12-month

Population: The population of participants who both attended their study visit and were able to provide a sample is analyzed. Note that not all participants provided a sample at all visits.

Nasal epithelial lining fluid (NELF) samples will provide objective data on respiratory health (e.g., markers of inflammation, host defense, and lung injury) and will provide estimates of nicotine exposure/use via cotinine (i.e., the predominate metabolite of nicotine) will also be examined to provide objective indicators of recency of EC and/or OTP use.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Current E-Cigarette Users
n=42 Participants
Monitoring current e-cigarette users
Never E-Cigarette / Tobacco Users
n=50 Participants
Monitoring never users of any tobacco or e-cigarette products.
Other Device Type Users
Current e-cigarette users who report a device other than a disposable or pod mod as being their main vaping device
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - Cotinine
Baseline
156.56 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 162.53
0.09 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 0.13
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - Cotinine
3-month
145.43 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 129.93
0.08 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 0.00
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - Cotinine
6-month
146.15 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 165.97
0.09 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 0.08
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - Cotinine
9-month
195.47 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 190.39
0.07 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 0.00
Respiratory Health Measures by Nasal Swab - Cotinine
12-month
163.56 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 233.97
6.83 ng/mL
Standard Deviation 37.63

Adverse Events

Current E-Cigarette Users

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 11 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Never E-Cigarette / Tobacco Users

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

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Current E-Cigarette Users
n=52 participants at risk
Monitoring current e-cigarette users
Never E-Cigarette / Tobacco Users
n=53 participants at risk
Monitoring never users of any tobacco or e-cigarette products.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Cough
13.5%
7/52 • 12 months
0.00%
0/53 • 12 months
General disorders
Sore or dry mouth and throat
9.6%
5/52 • 12 months
0.00%
0/53 • 12 months
General disorders
Headache
7.7%
4/52 • 12 months
0.00%
0/53 • 12 months
General disorders
Dizziness
3.8%
2/52 • 12 months
0.00%
0/53 • 12 months
General disorders
Sleepiness
5.8%
3/52 • 12 months
0.00%
0/53 • 12 months
General disorders
Sleeplessness
3.8%
2/52 • Number of events 3 • 12 months
0.00%
0/53 • 12 months
Cardiac disorders
Heart palpitations
1.9%
1/52 • 12 months
0.00%
0/53 • 12 months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Breathing difficulties
5.8%
3/52 • Number of events 4 • 12 months
0.00%
0/53 • 12 months
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Wheezing
3.8%
2/52 • 12 months
0.00%
0/53 • 12 months
General disorders
Shortness of breath
11.5%
6/52 • 12 months
0.00%
0/53 • 12 months
Immune system disorders
Allergies
1.9%
1/52 • 12 months
0.00%
0/53 • 12 months
General disorders
Chest Pain
1.9%
1/52 • 12 months
0.00%
0/53 • 12 months
General disorders
Nausea
3.8%
2/52 • 12 months
0.00%
0/53 • 12 months
General disorders
Throat tightness
1.9%
1/52 • 12 months
0.00%
0/53 • 12 months

Additional Information

Dr. Alayna Tackett

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Phone: 614-558-2679

Results disclosure agreements

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