๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2025-10-08

E-cigarettes for Harm Reduction Among Smokers With Serious Mental Illness (NCT05815199)

Effectiveness and Impact of Counseling Enhanced Using Electronic Cigarettes for Harm Reduction in People With Serious Mental Illness

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿง  Behavioral & Psychological Program Sponsor: NYU Langone Health

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

In this open-label, randomized controlled trial study, participants who smoke combustible cigarettes (CC) and are diagnosed with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) will be randomized in two arms to receive harm-reduction counseling and Ecological Momentary Intervention text messaging (EMI) along with either e-cigarettes (EC) or nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) such as patch and lozenges to compare the efficacy in CC smoking reduction.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: NYU Langone Health โ€” New York, New York

Age range: 21 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • E-cigarette (EC) (OTHER)
  • Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) (OTHER)
  • Harm-Reduction Counseling (BEHAVIORAL)
  • Ecological Momentary Intervention (EMI) Text Messaging (BEHAVIORAL)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • NYU Langone Health โ€” New York, New York

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (646) 501-3587

Email: Omar.ElShahawy@nyulangone.org

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ 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 ยง 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.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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