Smoking reduction using an electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) with nicotine delivery similar to combustible cigarettes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) offer a promising approach to tobacco harm reduction, but many people use both ENDS and combustible cigarettes ("dual use"), which undermines potential risk reduction. To explore the role of ENDS nicotine delivery in promoting switching to ENDS, we conducted a study in which people who smoked cigarettes were offered an ENDS that had previously been shown to replicate the rapid nicotine pharmacokinetics of combustible cigarettes (BIDI^® Stick).

Methods

Twenty-five cigarette smoking adults, not seeking smoking cessation treatment, but open to using ENDS as a cigarette substitute, were provided with a 12-week supply of BIDI^® Stick in tobacco or menthol flavors, during a study that included seven biweekl

SUBMITTER: Rose JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11285397 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature