Trial Outcomes & Findings for Evaluating E-Cigarette Nicotine Form, Concentration, and Flavors Among Youth (NCT NCT05458895)

NCT ID: NCT05458895

Last Updated: 2024-11-22

Results Overview

Plasma nicotine concentration from blood drawn (3mL) 4 times in each session at baseline (0 min), 5 min., 10 min., 35 min.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

88 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

0, 5, 10, 35 min.

Results posted on

2024-11-22

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Overall Population
Full population of participants evaluated at baseline
Overall Study
STARTED
88
Overall Study
Usual Brand e-Cigarette
87
Overall Study
Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Menthol Flavor
65
Overall Study
Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Tobacco Flavor
64
Overall Study
Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Menthol Flavor
61
Overall Study
Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Tobacco Flavor
64
Overall Study
High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Menthol Flavor
64
Overall Study
High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Tobacco Flavor
63
Overall Study
High Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Menthol Flavor
60
Overall Study
High Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Tobacco Flavor
65
Overall Study
COMPLETED
60
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
28

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Overall Population
Full population of participants evaluated at baseline
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
8
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
17
Overall Study
Pregnancy
2
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Study Team
1

Baseline Characteristics

Two participants failed to provide the age at which they began regularly using e-cigarettes

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Overall Population
n=87 Participants
Full population of participants evaluated at baseline
Age, Continuous
22.36 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.35 • n=87 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
51 Participants
n=87 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
36 Participants
n=87 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=87 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
8 Participants
n=87 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=87 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
4 Participants
n=87 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
73 Participants
n=87 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
1 Participants
n=87 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
1 Participants
n=87 Participants
Years of regular e-cigarette use
3.29 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.13 • n=85 Participants • Two participants failed to provide the age at which they began regularly using e-cigarettes

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 0, 5, 10, 35 min.

Population: Number analyzed is slightly different at each of the time points due to missing blood draws

Plasma nicotine concentration from blood drawn (3mL) 4 times in each session at baseline (0 min), 5 min., 10 min., 35 min.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Menthol Flavor
n=63 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored low concentration free-base nicotine (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Tobacco Flavor
n=60 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored low concentration free-base nicotine (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Menthol Flavor
n=60 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored low concentration nicotine salt (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Tobacco Flavor
n=63 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored low concentration nicotine salt (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (5%), Menthol Flavor
n=62 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored high concentration free-base nicotine (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (5%), Tobacco Flavor
n=62 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored high concentration free-base nicotine (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Nicotine Salt (5%), Menthol Flavor
n=59 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored high concentration nicotine salt (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Nicotine Salt (5%), Tobacco Flavor
n=62 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored high concentration nicotine salt (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Usual Brand
n=83 Participants
Participate in vaping session with their usual brand e-cigarette including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Plasma Nicotine Concentration
Baseline
0.78 ng/ml
Interval 0.32 to 1.65
1.08 ng/ml
Interval 0.45 to 2.34
0.89 ng/ml
Interval 0.35 to 1.89
1.16 ng/ml
Interval 0.49 to 2.62
0.80 ng/ml
Interval 0.3 to 1.92
0.88 ng/ml
Interval 0.38 to 2.1
1.03 ng/ml
Interval 0.48 to 2.36
1.01 ng/ml
Interval 0.51 to 2.21
0.43 ng/ml
Interval 0.19 to 0.83
Plasma Nicotine Concentration
35 Minutes
4.46 ng/ml
Interval 2.45 to 8.35
3.51 ng/ml
Interval 2.07 to 7.44
5.97 ng/ml
Interval 2.91 to 10.7
5.28 ng/ml
Interval 2.98 to 11.45
6.39 ng/ml
Interval 3.59 to 13.95
4.23 ng/ml
Interval 2.19 to 10.7
12.90 ng/ml
Interval 6.0 to 27.3
10.60 ng/ml
Interval 4.47 to 21.6
20.40 ng/ml
Interval 10.25 to 31.6
Plasma Nicotine Concentration
5 Minutes
3.04 ng/ml
Interval 1.59 to 5.16
2.63 ng/ml
Interval 1.32 to 4.73
4.47 ng/ml
Interval 2.3 to 7.61
4.66 ng/ml
Interval 2.61 to 8.1
3.63 ng/ml
Interval 1.72 to 6.15
3.29 ng/ml
Interval 1.68 to 5.8
7.83 ng/ml
Interval 4.33 to 16.9
8.76 ng/ml
Interval 4.13 to 14.9
12.50 ng/ml
Interval 7.49 to 19.3
Plasma Nicotine Concentration
10 Minutes
3.12 ng/ml
Interval 2.02 to 5.76
3.18 ng/ml
Interval 1.75 to 5.17
4.92 ng/ml
Interval 2.35 to 7.07
4.66 ng/ml
Interval 2.67 to 7.27
4.45 ng/ml
Interval 2.46 to 7.9
4.14 ng/ml
Interval 1.81 to 7.18
8.10 ng/ml
Interval 4.97 to 19.1
7.02 ng/ml
Interval 4.29 to 16.6
14.10 ng/ml
Interval 8.11 to 21.0

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 30 minutes

E-cig puff topography data collection for abuse liability. Number of puffs taken during the 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping session.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Menthol Flavor
n=65 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored low concentration free-base nicotine (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Tobacco Flavor
n=64 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored low concentration free-base nicotine (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Menthol Flavor
n=61 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored low concentration nicotine salt (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Tobacco Flavor
n=64 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored low concentration nicotine salt (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (5%), Menthol Flavor
n=64 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored high concentration free-base nicotine (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (5%), Tobacco Flavor
n=63 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored high concentration free-base nicotine (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Nicotine Salt (5%), Menthol Flavor
n=60 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored high concentration nicotine salt (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Nicotine Salt (5%), Tobacco Flavor
n=65 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored high concentration nicotine salt (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Usual Brand
n=87 Participants
Participate in vaping session with their usual brand e-cigarette including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Puff Count
16.17 Number of Puffs
Standard Deviation 12.04
16.67 Number of Puffs
Standard Deviation 13.84
17.67 Number of Puffs
Standard Deviation 13.54
17.88 Number of Puffs
Standard Deviation 13.90
12.52 Number of Puffs
Standard Deviation 12.13
11.29 Number of Puffs
Standard Deviation 12.64
14.50 Number of Puffs
Standard Deviation 11.80
13.97 Number of Puffs
Standard Deviation 12.07
12.40 Number of Puffs
Standard Deviation 10.69

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 30 minutes

Population: Participants who attended the study visit and whose puff duration was able to be recorded.

E-cig puff topography data collection for abuse liability. Average puff duration during the 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping session, in seconds.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Menthol Flavor
n=1051 Puffs
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored low concentration free-base nicotine (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Tobacco Flavor
n=1067 Puffs
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored low concentration free-base nicotine (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Menthol Flavor
n=1078 Puffs
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored low concentration nicotine salt (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Tobacco Flavor
n=1144 Puffs
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored low concentration nicotine salt (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (5%), Menthol Flavor
n=801 Puffs
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored high concentration free-base nicotine (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (5%), Tobacco Flavor
n=711 Puffs
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored high concentration free-base nicotine (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Nicotine Salt (5%), Menthol Flavor
n=870 Puffs
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored high concentration nicotine salt (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Nicotine Salt (5%), Tobacco Flavor
n=908 Puffs
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored high concentration nicotine salt (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Usual Brand
n=1079 Puffs
Participate in vaping session with their usual brand e-cigarette including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Average Puff Duration
3.20 seconds
Standard Deviation 1.04
3.04 seconds
Standard Deviation 1.08
3.16 seconds
Standard Deviation 1.07
3.15 seconds
Standard Deviation 1.10
2.65 seconds
Standard Deviation 0.92
2.57 seconds
Standard Deviation 0.97
2.77 seconds
Standard Deviation 1.03
2.75 seconds
Standard Deviation 1.08
2.70 seconds
Standard Deviation 1.15

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 30 minutes

Population: Participants who attended the study visit and whose puff volume was able to be recorded.

E-cig puff topography data collection for abuse liability. The total volume of all puffs taken for each participant during the 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping session, in ml.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Menthol Flavor
n=1051 Puffs
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored low concentration free-base nicotine (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Tobacco Flavor
n=1067 Puffs
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored low concentration free-base nicotine (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Menthol Flavor
n=1078 Puffs
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored low concentration nicotine salt (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Tobacco Flavor
n=1144 Puffs
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored low concentration nicotine salt (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (5%), Menthol Flavor
n=53 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored high concentration free-base nicotine (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (5%), Tobacco Flavor
n=54 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored high concentration free-base nicotine (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Nicotine Salt (5%), Menthol Flavor
n=57 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored high concentration nicotine salt (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Nicotine Salt (5%), Tobacco Flavor
n=58 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored high concentration nicotine salt (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Usual Brand
n=82 Participants
Participate in vaping session with their usual brand e-cigarette including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Average Puff Volume
48.68 ml
Standard Deviation 17.28
46.31 ml
Standard Deviation 18.44
50.64 ml
Standard Deviation 22.05
51.92 ml
Standard Deviation 30.01
36.82 ml
Standard Deviation 12.13
35.12 ml
Standard Deviation 13.16
41.76 ml
Standard Deviation 15.35
40.86 ml
Standard Deviation 17.26
69.29 ml
Standard Deviation 40.42

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 35 minutes

Lung function data will be collect using a handheld spirometry device. Physiological effects of pulmonary function collected from inhaled and exhaled breaths. Measures amount inhaled and how quickly exhaled. Change from baseline in forced expiratory volume (FEV) Change from baseline in forced vital capacity (FVC)

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Menthol Flavor
n=65 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored low concentration free-base nicotine (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Tobacco Flavor
n=64 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored low concentration free-base nicotine (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Menthol Flavor
n=61 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored low concentration nicotine salt (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Tobacco Flavor
n=64 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored low concentration nicotine salt (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (5%), Menthol Flavor
n=64 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored high concentration free-base nicotine (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (5%), Tobacco Flavor
n=63 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored high concentration free-base nicotine (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Nicotine Salt (5%), Menthol Flavor
n=60 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored high concentration nicotine salt (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Nicotine Salt (5%), Tobacco Flavor
n=65 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored high concentration nicotine salt (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Usual Brand
n=87 Participants
Participate in vaping session with their usual brand e-cigarette including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Lung Function Assessment
FVC
-0.02 Liters
Standard Deviation 0.29
-0.01 Liters
Standard Deviation 0.25
-0.0006 Liters
Standard Deviation 0.24
0.30 Liters
Standard Deviation 2.36
-0.12 Liters
Standard Deviation 0.53
-0.02 Liters
Standard Deviation 0.53
-0.01 Liters
Standard Deviation 0.37
-0.23 Liters
Standard Deviation 1.68
0.13 Liters
Standard Deviation 0.42
Lung Function Assessment
FEV
-0.03 Liters
Standard Deviation 0.21
-0.05 Liters
Standard Deviation 0.21
-0.01 Liters
Standard Deviation 0.19
0.003 Liters
Standard Deviation 0.24
-0.08 Liters
Standard Deviation 0.40
-0.02 Liters
Standard Deviation 0.38
-0.05 Liters
Standard Deviation 0.24
-0.04 Liters
Standard Deviation 0.24
0.09 Liters
Standard Deviation 0.39

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 35 minutes

Physiological effects of pulmonary function collected from inhaled and exhaled breaths. Airway inflammation will be assessed using exhaled nitric oxide via the NIOX VERO.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Menthol Flavor
n=65 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored low concentration free-base nicotine (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Tobacco Flavor
n=64 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored low concentration free-base nicotine (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Menthol Flavor
n=61 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored low concentration nicotine salt (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Tobacco Flavor
n=64 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored low concentration nicotine salt (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (5%), Menthol Flavor
n=64 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored high concentration free-base nicotine (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (5%), Tobacco Flavor
n=63 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored high concentration free-base nicotine (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Nicotine Salt (5%), Menthol Flavor
n=60 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored high concentration nicotine salt (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Nicotine Salt (5%), Tobacco Flavor
n=65 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored high concentration nicotine salt (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Usual Brand
n=87 Participants
Participate in vaping session with their usual brand e-cigarette including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Airway Inflammation (NIOX VERO)
18.94 ppb
Standard Deviation 11.52
19.27 ppb
Standard Deviation 13.38
18.95 ppb
Standard Deviation 12.14
19.69 ppb
Standard Deviation 11.86
18.52 ppb
Standard Deviation 12.76
21.94 ppb
Standard Deviation 19.51
19.20 ppb
Standard Deviation 11.43
20.02 ppb
Standard Deviation 12.55
18.77 ppb
Standard Deviation 12.70

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

Background measures. Comprised of 9 items each of which range 0-4 from "never" to "almost always". The 3 subscales (enjoyment of taste and smell, pleasurable physical sensations, enjoyment of vapor cloud production) are the average of 3 items each; scores range from 0 to 4 with higher scores indicating greater enjoyment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Menthol Flavor
n=87 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored low concentration free-base nicotine (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Tobacco Flavor
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored low concentration free-base nicotine (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Menthol Flavor
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored low concentration nicotine salt (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Tobacco Flavor
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored low concentration nicotine salt (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (5%), Menthol Flavor
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored high concentration free-base nicotine (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (5%), Tobacco Flavor
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored high concentration free-base nicotine (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Nicotine Salt (5%), Menthol Flavor
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored high concentration nicotine salt (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Nicotine Salt (5%), Tobacco Flavor
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored high concentration nicotine salt (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Usual Brand
Participate in vaping session with their usual brand e-cigarette including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Sensory E-Cigarette Expectancies Scale (SEES)
Enjoyment of Taste and Smell
2.69 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.77
Sensory E-Cigarette Expectancies Scale (SEES)
Pleasurable Physical Sensations
2.76 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.87
Sensory E-Cigarette Expectancies Scale (SEES)
Enjoyment of Vapor Cloud Production
1.66 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.06

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline

Population: Participants who responded to all items on the modified cigarette dependence scale at baseline.

Assess e-cigarette dependence. Scores range from 5 to 25 with higher scores indicating a greater level of dependence.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Menthol Flavor
n=83 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored low concentration free-base nicotine (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Tobacco Flavor
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored low concentration free-base nicotine (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Menthol Flavor
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored low concentration nicotine salt (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Tobacco Flavor
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored low concentration nicotine salt (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (5%), Menthol Flavor
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored high concentration free-base nicotine (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (5%), Tobacco Flavor
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored high concentration free-base nicotine (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Nicotine Salt (5%), Menthol Flavor
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored high concentration nicotine salt (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Nicotine Salt (5%), Tobacco Flavor
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored high concentration nicotine salt (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Usual Brand
Participate in vaping session with their usual brand e-cigarette including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Modified Cigarette Dependence Scale
17.37 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.18

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 35 minutes

An adapted version of the Drug Effects/Liking Questionnaire will assess the desire and liking of UBMC and all three study products, positive and negative effects (i.e., side effects), and perceived strength and effectiveness. Five visual analog scale items ranging from 0 ('not at all') to 100 ('extremely') assessed wanting to smoke the product again, liking the product, enjoying the product, finding the product pleasurable and satisfying.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Menthol Flavor
n=65 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored low concentration free-base nicotine (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Tobacco Flavor
n=64 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored low concentration free-base nicotine (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Menthol Flavor
n=61 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored low concentration nicotine salt (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Tobacco Flavor
n=64 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored low concentration nicotine salt (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (5%), Menthol Flavor
n=64 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored high concentration free-base nicotine (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (5%), Tobacco Flavor
n=63 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored high concentration free-base nicotine (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Nicotine Salt (5%), Menthol Flavor
n=60 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored high concentration nicotine salt (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Nicotine Salt (5%), Tobacco Flavor
n=65 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored high concentration nicotine salt (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Usual Brand
n=87 Participants
Participate in vaping session with their usual brand e-cigarette including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Drug Effects/Liking Questionnaire
Like
47.54 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 25.32
35.36 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 25.34
48.82 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 27.28
41.94 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 24.30
27.44 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 27.40
17.08 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 21.59
49.67 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 27.13
31.51 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 25.04
69.05 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 21.81
Drug Effects/Liking Questionnaire
Satisfying
44.89 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 24.35
37.45 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 23.26
48.84 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 26.06
41.98 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 25.56
33.95 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 26.97
25.05 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 23.64
52.48 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 23.69
39.69 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 26.24
74.33 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 15.34
Drug Effects/Liking Questionnaire
Want
40.40 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 23.83
32.59 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 23.08
44.69 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 26.44
37.78 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 22.14
27.48 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 25.41
17.16 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 21.13
43.58 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 24.87
29.75 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 24.76
45.40 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 20.93
Drug Effects/Liking Questionnaire
Enjoy
46.51 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 25.12
36.70 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 26.42
49.66 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 27.01
43.02 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 25.03
27.39 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 26.77
18.27 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 21.24
50.02 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 25.74
31.42 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 25.05
72.57 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 17.73
Drug Effects/Liking Questionnaire
Pleasurable
46.28 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 24.26
36.42 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 24.96
50.23 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 26.53
44.66 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 23.63
29.33 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 27.92
18.60 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 20.17
52.13 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 25.00
34.48 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 24.97
72.57 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 15.94

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 35 minutes

The modified Cigarette Evaluation Questionnaire (mCEQ) will assess subjective responses to e-cigarettes (e.g., reward, satisfaction). The 12-item mCEQ includes five subscales: Smoking Satisfaction, Psychological Reward, Aversion, Enjoyment of Respiratory Tract Sensations, and Craving Reduction, with items rated from 1 (not at all) to 7 (extremely likely). Items are averaged to create each of the subscales also ranging from 1 to 7 with higher values indicating greater levels of smoking satisfaction, psychological reward, aversion, enjoyment of respiratory tract sensations, an craving reduction.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Menthol Flavor
n=65 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored low concentration free-base nicotine (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Tobacco Flavor
n=64 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored low concentration free-base nicotine (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Menthol Flavor
n=61 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored low concentration nicotine salt (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Tobacco Flavor
n=64 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored low concentration nicotine salt (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (5%), Menthol Flavor
n=64 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored high concentration free-base nicotine (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (5%), Tobacco Flavor
n=63 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored high concentration free-base nicotine (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Nicotine Salt (5%), Menthol Flavor
n=60 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored high concentration nicotine salt (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Nicotine Salt (5%), Tobacco Flavor
n=65 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored high concentration nicotine salt (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Usual Brand
Participate in vaping session with their usual brand e-cigarette including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Modified Cigarette Evaluation Questionnaire (mCEQ)
Satisfaction
3.35 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.32
2.78 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.04
3.58 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.31
2.97 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.07
2.93 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.33
2.26 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.97
3.80 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.39
2.93 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.22
Modified Cigarette Evaluation Questionnaire (mCEQ)
Reward
2.19 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.99
2.17 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.81
2.35 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.10
2.23 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.98
2.24 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.13
2.01 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.94
2.50 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.18
2.32 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.16
Modified Cigarette Evaluation Questionnaire (mCEQ)
Aversion
1.18 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.43
1.31 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.57
1.29 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.50
1.35 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.95
1.63 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.86
1.63 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.74
1.73 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.10
1.78 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.25
Modified Cigarette Evaluation Questionnaire (mCEQ)
Sensation
3.20 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.55
2.55 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.30
3.62 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.66
2.83 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.34
2.22 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.50
1.73 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.19
3.32 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.57
2.77 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.48
Modified Cigarette Evaluation Questionnaire (mCEQ)
Craving
3.25 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.58
3.17 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.44
3.39 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.38
3.23 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.44
3.45 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.58
2.97 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.54
4.05 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.68
3.40 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.53

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 35 minutes

Behavioral economic demand Asks participants how much they would be willing to pay (ranging from 0¢ to $1,120) for a puff of their study product. Specifically they will be asked, "Thinking about the study product, how many puffs of e-cigarette would you smoke if they were each at the following prices?". Breakpoint is the first price of zero consumption.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Menthol Flavor
n=65 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored low concentration free-base nicotine (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Tobacco Flavor
n=64 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored low concentration free-base nicotine (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Menthol Flavor
n=61 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored low concentration nicotine salt (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Tobacco Flavor
n=64 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored low concentration nicotine salt (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (5%), Menthol Flavor
n=64 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored high concentration free-base nicotine (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (5%), Tobacco Flavor
n=63 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored high concentration free-base nicotine (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Nicotine Salt (5%), Menthol Flavor
n=60 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored high concentration nicotine salt (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Nicotine Salt (5%), Tobacco Flavor
n=65 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored high concentration nicotine salt (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Usual Brand
n=86 Participants
Participate in vaping session with their usual brand e-cigarette including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
E-cigarette Purchase Task - Breakpoint
0.5 Dollars
Interval 0.25 to 2.0
0.38 Dollars
Interval 0.05 to 2.5
1 Dollars
Interval 0.25 to 3.0
0.5 Dollars
Interval 0.25 to 3.0
0.5 Dollars
Interval 0.13 to 4.0
0.25 Dollars
Interval 0.0 to 2.0
1 Dollars
Interval 0.25 to 3.5
0.5 Dollars
Interval 0.13 to 2.0
2.0 Dollars
Interval 0.5 to 6.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0, 5, 10, 35 min.

Population: Participants who attended the study product visit and fully completed the QSU items

E-cig craving/suppression of craving and withdraw will be measured using the Tiffany-Drobes Questionnaire of Smoking Urges (QSU): Brief Form with a modified version (replacing the word "cigarette" with "e-cigarette"). This is a 10-item measure where participants rate smoking/vaping-related items on a 7-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 7 (strongly agree). Similar to previous studies, we will collapse the items into two previously identified factors (Factor 1: strong desire and intention to smoke/vape; Factor 2: anticipation of relief from withdrawal symptoms). Scores are calculated by summing the items and range from 5 to 35 for each of the factors with higher scores indicating greater craving to smoke/vape.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Menthol Flavor
n=65 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored low concentration free-base nicotine (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Tobacco Flavor
n=64 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored low concentration free-base nicotine (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Menthol Flavor
n=61 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored low concentration nicotine salt (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Tobacco Flavor
n=64 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored low concentration nicotine salt (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (5%), Menthol Flavor
n=64 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored high concentration free-base nicotine (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (5%), Tobacco Flavor
n=63 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored high concentration free-base nicotine (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Nicotine Salt (5%), Menthol Flavor
n=60 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored high concentration nicotine salt (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Nicotine Salt (5%), Tobacco Flavor
n=65 Participants
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored high concentration nicotine salt (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Usual Brand
n=87 Participants
Participate in vaping session with their usual brand e-cigarette including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Tiffany-Drobes Questionnaire of Smoking Urges: Brief Form
QSU Relief: 0min
13.78 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.18
13.88 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.02
14.28 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.18
14.08 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.22
13.69 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.14
13.68 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.83
13.25 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.35
13.80 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.74
15.64 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.92
Tiffany-Drobes Questionnaire of Smoking Urges: Brief Form
QSU Relief: 5min
10.77 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.14
10.56 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.40
10.98 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.82
10.77 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.39
10.08 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.58
10.35 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.91
9.95 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.40
10.02 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.97
9.95 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.84
Tiffany-Drobes Questionnaire of Smoking Urges: Brief Form
QSU Desire: 10 min
17.49 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.04
17.22 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.96
17.64 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.54
17.73 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.46
15.29 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.11
16.56 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.56
15.15 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.88
15.74 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.83
13.76 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.75
Tiffany-Drobes Questionnaire of Smoking Urges: Brief Form
QSU Relief: 10 min
9.92 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.82
10.03 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.97
9.93 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.44
9.92 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.13
9.23 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.71
9.71 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.30
9.37 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.96
9.66 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.84
9.40 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.05
Tiffany-Drobes Questionnaire of Smoking Urges: Brief Form
QSU Desire: 35 min
16.17 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.94
16.72 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.68
16.87 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.02
16.88 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.79
15.41 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.15
16.54 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.65
14.55 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.45
14.92 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.48
12.49 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.83
Tiffany-Drobes Questionnaire of Smoking Urges: Brief Form
QSU Desire: 0min
24.85 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 8.27
25.44 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.02
25.51 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.43
25.56 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.15
24.52 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.26
25.25 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.55
24.03 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.85
24.09 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.97
26.18 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.44
Tiffany-Drobes Questionnaire of Smoking Urges: Brief Form
QSU Desire: 5 min
18.92 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.63
18.38 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.78
19.54 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.43
19.00 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.50
16.34 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.47
17.44 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.74
16.78 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.02
16.98 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 7.13
14.45 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 6.85
Tiffany-Drobes Questionnaire of Smoking Urges: Brief Form
QSU Relief: 35 min
9.57 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 5.51
9.58 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.63
9.41 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.68
9.28 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.53
8.94 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.56
9.38 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.45
8.40 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 3.82
8.95 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.55
8.09 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 4.29

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Pre-Vaping Session at Visit 1

Population: Participants who attended the baseline study visit and whose endothelial function was able to be recorded with the EndoPAT device.

Endothelial function will be collected through EndoPAT device. Specifically, the natural log of RHI, the reactive hyperemia index, will be recorded. The RHI (Reactive Hyperemia Index) or LnRHI (natural log of RHI) is the post-to-pre occlusion PAT™ signal ratio in the occluded arm, relative to the same ratio in the control arm, corrected for baseline vascular tone. Values less than 1.67 or higher than 0.51 are considered to be abnormal.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Menthol Flavor
n=86 Participants
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored low concentration free-base nicotine (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Tobacco Flavor
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored low concentration free-base nicotine (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Menthol Flavor
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored low concentration nicotine salt (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Tobacco Flavor
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored low concentration nicotine salt (1%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (5%), Menthol Flavor
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored high concentration free-base nicotine (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (5%), Tobacco Flavor
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored high concentration free-base nicotine (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Nicotine Salt (5%), Menthol Flavor
Participate in vaping session with menthol flavored high concentration nicotine salt (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
High Concentration Nicotine Salt (5%), Tobacco Flavor
Participate in vaping session with tobacco flavored high concentration nicotine salt (5%) e-liquid including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Usual Brand
Participate in vaping session with their usual brand e-cigarette including a standardized, 5-minute, 10-puff vaping bout (30 seconds between each puff) followed by 30 minutes of ad libitum (as desired) vaping.
Vascular Reactivity
0.47 ratio
Standard Deviation 0.26

Adverse Events

Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Menthol Flavor

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

Low Concentration Free-base Nicotine (1%), Tobacco Flavor

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

Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Menthol Flavor

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

Low Concentration Nicotine Salt (1%), Tobacco Flavor

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

High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (5%), Menthol Flavor

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

High Concentration Free-base Nicotine (5%), Tobacco Flavor

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

High Concentration Nicotine Salt (5%), Menthol Flavor

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

High Concentration Nicotine Salt (5%), Tobacco Flavor

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

Usual Brand

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

Dr. Theodore L. Wagener

OhioSUCCC

Phone: 614-366-4265

Results disclosure agreements

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