Trial Outcomes & Findings for Responses to E-cigarette Message Source and Presentation (NCT NCT06274723)

NCT ID: NCT06274723

Last Updated: 2026-01-14

Results Overview

Participants' self-reported message acceptance were measured by using a five-point Likert scale using five items assessing whether participants thought the message was worth remembering, grabbed their attention, powerful, convincing, and meaningful on a scale from 1 (Strongly disagree) to 5 (Strongly agree). Items were summed and averaged to create a single composite score, and this was done for each arm for each vaping status. Higher scores indicate more more message acceptance, therefore better outcomes.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

848 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

After exposure to each messages (approximately up to 20 minutes total), measured during a single study visit on Day 1.

Results posted on

2026-01-14

Participant Flow

n=109 data were removed from analysis; if 1) study duration was less than the average study duration (i.e., 8 minutes; n=44, if the participant age exceeded the eligible age (n=19); and if non-vapers did not meet the susceptibility criteria (n=46).

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Expert, One-Sided
Participants assigned to the expert, one-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of a expert source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that discussed only the health harms of e-cigarette use. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Expert, Two-Sided
Participants assigned to the expert, two-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of an expert source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that acknowledged both the potential benefits of e-cigarette use and the associated health risks. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Peer, One-Sided
Participants assigned to the peer, one-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of a peer source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that discussed only the health harms of e-cigarette use. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Peer, Two-Sided
Participants assigned to the peer, two-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of an peer source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that acknowledged both the potential benefits of e-cigarette use and the associated health risks. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Overall Study
STARTED
209
208
210
210
Overall Study
COMPLETED
191
197
203
194
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
18
11
7
16

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Responses to E-cigarette Message Source and Presentation

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Expert, One-Sided
n=191 Participants
Participants first saw a brief description of a expert source. Then they viewed an e-cigarette message that discussed only the health harms of e-cigarette use. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Expert, Two-Sided
n=197 Participants
Participants first saw a brief description of an expert source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that acknowledged both the potential benefits of e-cigarette use and the associated health risks. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Peer, One-Sided
n=203 Participants
Participants first saw a brief description of a peer source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that discussed only the health harms of e-cigarette use. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Peer, Two-Sided
n=194 Participants
Participants first saw a brief description of an peer source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that acknowledged both the potential benefits of e-cigarette use and the associated health risks. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Total
n=785 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
22.04 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.79 • n=14 Participants
21.78 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.77 • n=10 Participants
21.88 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.69 • n=24 Participants
21.85 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.83 • n=78 Participants
21.89 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.77 • n=713 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Female
89 Participants
n=14 Participants
101 Participants
n=10 Participants
92 Participants
n=24 Participants
88 Participants
n=78 Participants
370 Participants
n=713 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Male
93 Participants
n=14 Participants
83 Participants
n=10 Participants
101 Participants
n=24 Participants
92 Participants
n=78 Participants
369 Participants
n=713 Participants
Sex/Gender, Customized
Others
9 Participants
n=14 Participants
13 Participants
n=10 Participants
10 Participants
n=24 Participants
14 Participants
n=78 Participants
46 Participants
n=713 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
23 Participants
n=14 Participants
24 Participants
n=10 Participants
29 Participants
n=24 Participants
26 Participants
n=78 Participants
102 Participants
n=713 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
168 Participants
n=14 Participants
173 Participants
n=10 Participants
174 Participants
n=24 Participants
168 Participants
n=78 Participants
683 Participants
n=713 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=14 Participants
0 Participants
n=10 Participants
0 Participants
n=24 Participants
0 Participants
n=78 Participants
0 Participants
n=713 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1 Participants
n=14 Participants
0 Participants
n=10 Participants
2 Participants
n=24 Participants
2 Participants
n=78 Participants
5 Participants
n=713 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
21 Participants
n=14 Participants
20 Participants
n=10 Participants
18 Participants
n=24 Participants
22 Participants
n=78 Participants
81 Participants
n=713 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1 Participants
n=14 Participants
0 Participants
n=10 Participants
1 Participants
n=24 Participants
1 Participants
n=78 Participants
3 Participants
n=713 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
43 Participants
n=14 Participants
50 Participants
n=10 Participants
49 Participants
n=24 Participants
53 Participants
n=78 Participants
195 Participants
n=713 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
97 Participants
n=14 Participants
96 Participants
n=10 Participants
98 Participants
n=24 Participants
88 Participants
n=78 Participants
379 Participants
n=713 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
10 Participants
n=14 Participants
16 Participants
n=10 Participants
8 Participants
n=24 Participants
13 Participants
n=78 Participants
47 Participants
n=713 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
18 Participants
n=14 Participants
15 Participants
n=10 Participants
27 Participants
n=24 Participants
15 Participants
n=78 Participants
75 Participants
n=713 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
191 participants
n=14 Participants
197 participants
n=10 Participants
203 participants
n=24 Participants
194 participants
n=78 Participants
785 participants
n=713 Participants
Vaping status
Current vapers
103 Participants
n=14 Participants
112 Participants
n=10 Participants
115 Participants
n=24 Participants
100 Participants
n=78 Participants
430 Participants
n=713 Participants
Vaping status
Susceptible non-vapers
79 Participants
n=14 Participants
74 Participants
n=10 Participants
74 Participants
n=24 Participants
82 Participants
n=78 Participants
309 Participants
n=713 Participants
Vaping status
Others
9 Participants
n=14 Participants
11 Participants
n=10 Participants
14 Participants
n=24 Participants
12 Participants
n=78 Participants
46 Participants
n=713 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: After exposure to each messages (approximately up to 20 minutes total), measured during a single study visit on Day 1.

Population: The data were stratified based on participants' vaping status ("Current vapers" and "Susceptible non-vapers"). The Number of Participants Analyzed for each row reflects the actual number of participants within that vaping status group who were included in the analysis. The Overall Number of Participants Analyzed represents the total number of both subgroups. Any differences have been clarified to specify participant numbers at the row level.

Participants' self-reported message acceptance were measured by using a five-point Likert scale using five items assessing whether participants thought the message was worth remembering, grabbed their attention, powerful, convincing, and meaningful on a scale from 1 (Strongly disagree) to 5 (Strongly agree). Items were summed and averaged to create a single composite score, and this was done for each arm for each vaping status. Higher scores indicate more more message acceptance, therefore better outcomes.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Expert, One-Sided
n=182 Participants
Participants assigned to the expert, one-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of a expert source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that discussed only the health harms of e-cigarette use. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Expert, Two-Sided
n=186 Participants
Participants assigned to the expert, two-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of an expert source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that acknowledged both the potential benefits of e-cigarette use and the associated health risks. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Peer, One-Sided
n=189 Participants
Participants assigned to the peer, one-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of a peer source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that discussed only the health harms of e-cigarette use. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Peer, Two-Sided
n=182 Participants
Participants assigned to the peer, two-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of an peer source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that acknowledged both the potential benefits of e-cigarette use and the associated health risks. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Message Acceptance
Current vapers
3.01 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.01
3.00 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.01
2.88 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.01
2.76 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.01
Message Acceptance
Susceptible non-vapers
2.94 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.09
2.77 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.03
2.77 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.09
2.72 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.09

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: After exposure to each messages (approximately up to 20 minutes total), measured during a single study visit on Day 1.

Population: The data were stratified based on participants' vaping status ("Current vapers" and "Susceptible non-vapers"). The Number of Participants Analyzed for each row reflects the actual number of participants within that vaping status group who were included in the analysis. The Overall Number of Participants Analyzed represents the total number of both subgroups. Any differences have been clarified to specify participant numbers at the row level.

Harm perceptions was measured by a single item e-cigarette harm perceptions question assessing participants' perceived absolute harm of e-cigarette use on a scale from 1 (Not at all harmful) to 10 (Very harmful). Items were summed and averaged to create a single composite score. This was done for each vaping status (current vapers and susceptible non-vapers). Higher scores indicate greater vaping harm perceptions, therefore indicating better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Expert, One-Sided
n=182 Participants
Participants assigned to the expert, one-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of a expert source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that discussed only the health harms of e-cigarette use. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Expert, Two-Sided
n=186 Participants
Participants assigned to the expert, two-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of an expert source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that acknowledged both the potential benefits of e-cigarette use and the associated health risks. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Peer, One-Sided
n=189 Participants
Participants assigned to the peer, one-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of a peer source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that discussed only the health harms of e-cigarette use. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Peer, Two-Sided
n=182 Participants
Participants assigned to the peer, two-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of an peer source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that acknowledged both the potential benefits of e-cigarette use and the associated health risks. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Harm Perceptions
Current vapers
7.39 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.20
7.45 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.19
7.27 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.19
7.44 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.20
Harm Perceptions
Susceptible non-vapers
8.05 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.19
8.04 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.20
8.04 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.20
7.82 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.19

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: After exposure to each messages (approximately up to 20 minutes total), measured during a single study visit on Day 1.

Population: The data were stratified based on participants' vaping status ("Current vapers" and "Susceptible non-vapers"). The Number of Participants Analyzed for each row reflects the actual number of participants within that vaping status group who were included in the analysis. The Overall Number of Participants Analyzed represents the total number of both subgroups. Any differences have been clarified to specify participant numbers at the row level.

Negative cognition was measured by six-item reactance questionnaire, such as perceptions of messages being manipulative, misleading, distorted, overblown, exaggerated, and overstated on a scale from 1 (Strongly disagree) to 5 (Strongly agree). Higher scores indicate greater negative cognition, indicating worse outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Expert, One-Sided
n=182 Participants
Participants assigned to the expert, one-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of a expert source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that discussed only the health harms of e-cigarette use. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Expert, Two-Sided
n=186 Participants
Participants assigned to the expert, two-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of an expert source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that acknowledged both the potential benefits of e-cigarette use and the associated health risks. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Peer, One-Sided
n=189 Participants
Participants assigned to the peer, one-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of a peer source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that discussed only the health harms of e-cigarette use. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Peer, Two-Sided
n=182 Participants
Participants assigned to the peer, two-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of an peer source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that acknowledged both the potential benefits of e-cigarette use and the associated health risks. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Negative Cognition
Current vapers
3.79 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.08
3.81 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.08
3.87 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.08
3.78 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.08
Negative Cognition
Susceptible non-vapers
4.00 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.08
4.17 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.09
4.12 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.09
4.12 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.08

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: After exposure to each messages (approximately up to 20 minutes total), measured during a single study visit on Day 1.

Population: The data were stratified based on participants' vaping status ("Current vapers" and "Susceptible non-vapers"). The Number of Participants Analyzed for each row reflects the actual number of participants within that vaping status group who were included in the analysis. The Overall Number of Participants Analyzed represents the total number of both subgroups. Any differences have been clarified to specify participant numbers at the row level.

Message anger was measured by four item message anger question assessing the extent to which the messages made participants feel irritated, angry, annoyed, and aggravated on a scale from 1 (not at all) to 5 (very much). Items were summed and averaged. This was done for each vaping status (current vapers and susceptible non-vapers). Higher scores indicate greater anger toward messages, indicating worse outcomes.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Expert, One-Sided
n=182 Participants
Participants assigned to the expert, one-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of a expert source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that discussed only the health harms of e-cigarette use. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Expert, Two-Sided
n=186 Participants
Participants assigned to the expert, two-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of an expert source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that acknowledged both the potential benefits of e-cigarette use and the associated health risks. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Peer, One-Sided
n=189 Participants
Participants assigned to the peer, one-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of a peer source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that discussed only the health harms of e-cigarette use. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Peer, Two-Sided
n=182 Participants
Participants assigned to the peer, two-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of an peer source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that acknowledged both the potential benefits of e-cigarette use and the associated health risks. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Message Anger
Current vapers
4.07 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.08
4.12 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.08
4.19 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.08
4.05 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.08
Message Anger
Susceptible non-vapers
4.42 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.07
4.57 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.07
4.54 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.07
4.56 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.07

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: After exposure to each messages (approximately up to 20 minutes total), measured during a single study visit on Day 1.

Population: The data were stratified based on participants' vaping status ("Current vapers" and "Susceptible non-vapers"). The Number of Participants Analyzed for each row reflects the actual number of participants within that vaping status group who were included in the analysis. The Overall Number of Participants Analyzed represents the total number of both subgroups. Any differences have been clarified to specify participant numbers at the row level.

Message liking will be measured by a single-item liking of the message on scale from 1 (Dislike very much) to 5 (Like very much). Items were summed and averaged to create a single composite score. This was done for each vaping status (current vapers and susceptible non-vapers). Higher scores indicate greater message liking, therefore indicating better outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Expert, One-Sided
n=182 Participants
Participants assigned to the expert, one-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of a expert source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that discussed only the health harms of e-cigarette use. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Expert, Two-Sided
n=186 Participants
Participants assigned to the expert, two-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of an expert source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that acknowledged both the potential benefits of e-cigarette use and the associated health risks. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Peer, One-Sided
n=189 Participants
Participants assigned to the peer, one-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of a peer source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that discussed only the health harms of e-cigarette use. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Peer, Two-Sided
n=182 Participants
Participants assigned to the peer, two-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of an peer source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that acknowledged both the potential benefits of e-cigarette use and the associated health risks. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Message Liking
Current vapers
3.08 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.09
3.05 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.08
2.95 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.08
2.97 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.09
Message Liking
Susceptible non-vapers
3.03 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.07
2.97 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.07
3.02 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.07
3.00 units on a scale
Standard Error 0.07

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: After exposure to each messages (approximately up to 20 minutes total), measured during a single study visit on Day 1.

Population: The data were stratified based on participants' vaping status ("Current vapers" and "Susceptible non-vapers"). The Number of Participants Analyzed for each row reflects the actual number of participants within that vaping status group who were included in the analysis. The Overall Number of Participants Analyzed represents the total number of both subgroups. Any differences have been clarified to specify participant numbers at the row level.

Source trust was measured by a single-item trust in health information source questionnaire, such as trust in source about vaping information on a scale from 1(Not at all) to 5 (Very much so). Items were summed and averaged to create a single composite score. This was done for each vaping status (current vapers and susceptible non-vapers). Higher scores indicate greater source trust, therefore indicating better outcome

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Expert, One-Sided
n=182 Participants
Participants assigned to the expert, one-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of a expert source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that discussed only the health harms of e-cigarette use. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Expert, Two-Sided
n=186 Participants
Participants assigned to the expert, two-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of an expert source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that acknowledged both the potential benefits of e-cigarette use and the associated health risks. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Peer, One-Sided
n=189 Participants
Participants assigned to the peer, one-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of a peer source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that discussed only the health harms of e-cigarette use. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Peer, Two-Sided
n=182 Participants
Participants assigned to the peer, two-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of an peer source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that acknowledged both the potential benefits of e-cigarette use and the associated health risks. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Source Trust
Current vapers
3.13 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.09
3.21 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.08
2.99 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.08
3.01 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.09
Source Trust
Susceptible non-vapers
3.27 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.08
3.32 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.08
3.01 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.08
2.96 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.08

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: After exposure to all messages (approximately up to 45 minutes), measured during a single study visit on Day 1.

Population: The data were stratified based on participants' vaping status ("Current vapers" and "Susceptible non-vapers"). The Number of Participants Analyzed for each row reflects the actual number of participants within that vaping status group who were included in the analysis. The Overall Number of Participants Analyzed represents the total number of both subgroups. Any differences have been clarified to specify participant numbers at the row level.

Participants' self-reported vaping attitudes were measured by using a five-point bipolar scale using 7 subscale items assessing whether participants thought vaping was enjoyable, healthy, safe, fun, smart, cool, and attractive on a scale from 1 (negative attitudes) to 5 (positive attitudes). Items were summed and averaged to create a single composite score, and this was done for each arm for each vaping status. Higher scores indicate more positive e-cigarette attitudes, therefore worse outcomes.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Expert, One-Sided
n=182 Participants
Participants assigned to the expert, one-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of a expert source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that discussed only the health harms of e-cigarette use. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Expert, Two-Sided
n=186 Participants
Participants assigned to the expert, two-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of an expert source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that acknowledged both the potential benefits of e-cigarette use and the associated health risks. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Peer, One-Sided
n=189 Participants
Participants assigned to the peer, one-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of a peer source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that discussed only the health harms of e-cigarette use. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Peer, Two-Sided
n=182 Participants
Participants assigned to the peer, two-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of an peer source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that acknowledged both the potential benefits of e-cigarette use and the associated health risks. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Attitudes
Current vapers
2.57 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.76
2.66 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.81
2.73 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.83
2.61 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
Attitudes
Susceptible non-vapers
1.51 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.81
1.53 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.94
1.41 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.72
1.33 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.59

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: After exposure to all messages (approximately up to 45 minutes), measured during a single study visit on Day 1.

Population: The data were stratified based on participants' vaping status ("Current vapers" and "Susceptible non-vapers"). The Number of Participants Analyzed for each row reflects the actual number of participants within that vaping status group who were included in the analysis. The Overall Number of Participants Analyzed represents the total number of both subgroups. Any differences have been clarified to specify participant numbers at the row level.

Participants' vaping or vaping trial intentions were measured by using a 3 subscale items assessing participants' intentions to vape: soon/anytime during the next year/would use offered by one of their best friends, on a scale from 1 (Definitely not) to 5 (Definitely yes). Items were summed and averaged to create a single composite score. This was done for each vaping status (current vapers and susceptible non-vapers). Higher scores indicate greater vaping intentions, therefore indicating worse outcome.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Expert, One-Sided
n=182 Participants
Participants assigned to the expert, one-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of a expert source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that discussed only the health harms of e-cigarette use. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Expert, Two-Sided
n=186 Participants
Participants assigned to the expert, two-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of an expert source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that acknowledged both the potential benefits of e-cigarette use and the associated health risks. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Peer, One-Sided
n=189 Participants
Participants assigned to the peer, one-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of a peer source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that discussed only the health harms of e-cigarette use. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Peer, Two-Sided
n=182 Participants
Participants assigned to the peer, two-sidedness condition were first presented with a brief description of an peer source. They then viewed an e-cigarette message that acknowledged both the potential benefits of e-cigarette use and the associated health risks. This sequence was repeated 18 times during a single study visit.
Behavioral Intentions to Vape or Try Vaping
Current vapers
3.08 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.1
2.88 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.14
3.05 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.23
3.07 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.15
Behavioral Intentions to Vape or Try Vaping
Susceptible non-vapers
1.51 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.81
1.53 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.94
1.41 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.72
1.33 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.59

Adverse Events

Expert, One-sided

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

Expert, Two-sided

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

Peer, One-sided

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

Peer, Two-sided

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

Donghee Nicole Lee, Assistant Professor

University of Hawaii Cancer Center

Phone: 8084418184

Results disclosure agreements

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