Vaping and Smoking Withdrawal Project (NCT05772845)
A Controlled Evaluation of Abstinence-Induced Withdrawal and Motivation to Vape/Smoke Among Daily ENDS Users vs. Cigarette Smokers
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The proposed research, which will systematically and comprehensively characterize the withdrawal among daily vapers compared to daily smokers of combustible cigarettes, filling critical gaps in the understanding of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) dependence/abuse liability and contributing to the development of therapies for tobacco/nicotine use, the leading preventable cause of death in the US.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University at Buffalo — Buffalo, New York
Age range: 21 Years to 50 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Acute (24-hour) abstinence (BEHAVIORAL)
- Ad libitum smoking/vaping (BEHAVIORAL)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University at Buffalo — Buffalo, New York
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (716) 645-0192
Email: lhawk@buffalo.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.