Harm Reduction for Smokers With Mental Illness (NCT06543407)
Harm Reduction for Smokers With Mental Illness: RCT of E-cigarette Provision With or Without Behavioral Support to Boost Switching
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
To compare the efficacy of e-cigarette (e-cig) provision with or without behavioral support (SWITCH IT) delivered via telehealth to reduce harm among smokers with MI who cannot quit smoking and are not ready to pursue cessation treatment, and to examine self-regulation (using e-cigs instead of cigarettes to cope with stress/distress and self-efficacy) as a potential mechanism for behavior change from SWITCH IT
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Seven Counties Services — Louisville, Kentucky
Age range: 21 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- SWITCH IT (BEHAVIORAL)
- E-cig Provision Only (OTHER)
📋 "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 (2 Sites)
- Seven Counties Services — Louisville, Kentucky
- The Providence Center — Providence, Rhode Island
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (978) 494-4260
Email: meghan.m.santos@hitchcock.org
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.