The ESTxENDS Trial- Substudy on Effects of Using Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) on Olfactory Function
NCT ID: NCT04617444
Last Updated: 2023-11-15
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
389 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2020-09-07
2023-08-31
Brief Summary
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Up to one in five people have suffered loss or impairment of their sense of smell, limiting their available information about the environment, including possible hazards (e.g. gas or smoke). An impaired sense of smell is strongly associated with smoking, but its prevalence in smokers has yet to be established. Since only a few prospective cohort studies among smokers have compared change in olfactory function in smokers, it is not known how much or how fast smoking may impair olfactory function. Some studies describe improvement in olfactory function among quitters, supporting anecdotal evidence from ex-smokers who say they regained their sense of smell over time. As far as the investigators know, no randomized controlled trial has tested the effects of a smoking cessation intervention on olfactory function.
A reliable and validated olfactory function test is the Burghart Sniffin' Sticks 16-item Identification-test, which is quick and easy to administer. 16 familiar odours will be presented to the participants, each for 3-4 seconds. After each odour the participant is asked to select the correct answer from 4 possible answers.
With increasing popularity of e-cigarettes, their effect on the olfactory function also needs to be assessed. It is known, that e-cigarettes produce toxic compounds such as carbonyl and aldehydes, what could impair the sense of smell - especially if the liquid-level is too low or the temperature on the coil is too hot. This is the source of a phenomenon called "dry-hit", which is said to leave a burnt taste or smell to be recognized by users. However, it is unclear if e-cigarettes users with an olfactory dysfunction can adequately recognize a "dry-hit". Therefore, the goal is to investigate the effects of smoking cessation and use of ENDS on olfactory function and the recognition of a "dry-hit" from a test e-cigarette.
For the main ESTxENDS trial (NCT03589989), cigarette smokers motivated to quit smoking cigarettes will be included. Participants in the intervention group will receive an ENDS and nicotine-containing e-liquids, which they will be allowed to use ad libitum. Additionally, they will receive smoking cessation counseling. Participants in the control group will receive smoking cessation counseling only. All participants will be followed over a 24-month period. The primary objective is to assess changes in olfactory function from baseline to 6 months post target quit date (TQD) in cigarette smokers randomized to the intervention group compared to the control group.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
PREVENTION
NONE
Study Groups
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Intervention group
ENDS (vaporizer/e-cig) and smoking cessation counseling
Participants in the intervention group will receive an ENDS and nicotine-containing e-liquids, which they will be allowed to use ad libitum. Additionally, they will receive smoking cessation counseling. Participants will be allowed to additionally use nicotine replacement therapy. All participants will be followed over a 24-month period. Smoking cessation counseling will be provided in person at the first clinical visit and then over the phone at the target quit date one week later and again at week 2, 4 and 8 after the target quit date. After 6, 12 and 24 months, participants will be asked to come to a clinical visit.
Control group
Smoking cessation counseling
Participants in the control group will receive smoking cessation counseling only. Participants will be allowed to additionally use nicotine replacement therapy. All participants will be followed over a 24-month period. Smoking cessation counseling will be provided in person at the first clinical visit and then over the phone at the target quit date one week later and again at week 2, 4 and 8 after the target quit date. After 6, 12 and 24 months, participants will be asked to come to a clinical visit.
Interventions
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ENDS (vaporizer/e-cig) and smoking cessation counseling
Participants in the intervention group will receive an ENDS and nicotine-containing e-liquids, which they will be allowed to use ad libitum. Additionally, they will receive smoking cessation counseling. Participants will be allowed to additionally use nicotine replacement therapy. All participants will be followed over a 24-month period. Smoking cessation counseling will be provided in person at the first clinical visit and then over the phone at the target quit date one week later and again at week 2, 4 and 8 after the target quit date. After 6, 12 and 24 months, participants will be asked to come to a clinical visit.
Smoking cessation counseling
Participants in the control group will receive smoking cessation counseling only. Participants will be allowed to additionally use nicotine replacement therapy. All participants will be followed over a 24-month period. Smoking cessation counseling will be provided in person at the first clinical visit and then over the phone at the target quit date one week later and again at week 2, 4 and 8 after the target quit date. After 6, 12 and 24 months, participants will be asked to come to a clinical visit.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Persons aged 18 or older
* Currently smoking 5 or more cigarettes a day for at least 12 months
* Willing to try to quit smoking within the next 3 months,
* Persons providing a valid phone number, a valid email address and/or a valid postal address.
Exclusion Criteria
* Participation in another study with investigational drug within the 30 days preceding the baseline visit and during the present study where interactions are to be expected
* Women who are pregnant or breast feeding
* Intention to become pregnant during the course of the scheduled study intervention, i.e. within the first 6-months of the study
* Persons having used ENDS or tobacco heating systems regularly in the 3 months preceding the baseline visit
* Persons having used nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) or other medications with demonstrated efficacy as an aid for smoking cessation such as varenicline or bupropion within the 3 months preceding the baseline visit
* Persons who cannot attend the 6- month follow-up visit for any reason
* Cannot understand instructions delivered in person or by phone, or otherwise unable to participate in study procedures
18 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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University of Lausanne
OTHER
University of Geneva, Switzerland
OTHER
University of Zurich
OTHER
State Hospital, St. Gallen
OTHER_GOV
Swiss National Science Foundation
OTHER
Krebsforschung Schweiz, Bern, Switzerland
OTHER
Federal Office of Public Health, Switzerland
OTHER_GOV
University of Bern
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Reto Auer, Prof.Dr.med
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Berner Institut für Hausarztmedizin (BIHAM)
Locations
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Unisanté, Centre universitaire de médecine générale et santé publique, Université de Lausanne
Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland
University Clinic for General Internal Medicine, Bern University Hospital
Bern, , Switzerland
Département de médecine interne, Hôpitaux universitaires de Genève
Geneva, , Switzerland
Lungenzentrum, Klinik für Pneumologie und Schlafmedizin, Kantonsspital St. Gallen
Sankt Gallen, , Switzerland
Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute (EBPI), University of Zurich
Zurich, , Switzerland
Countries
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References
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Other Identifiers
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2017-02332j
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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