Pilot Study of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) Cessation Methods.

ABSTRACT: Currently, 7.6% of the U.S. young adults aged 18-24 years old use e-cigarettes. This study piloted three methods of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) cessation by measuring cessation rates, motivational techniques that contributed to cessation success, and participants' changes after decreasing vape use. Participants were randomized into three study arms (nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) + behavioral support, vape-taper + behavioral support, self-guided) in a 1:1:1 ratio. All participants were invited to attend nine in-person or phone appointments over the 6-month study period. At 12 weeks, 3 of 7 (42.9%) participants in the NRT + behavioral support arm, 6 of 8 (75%) vape-taper + behavioral support arm, and 7 of 9 (77.8%) self-guided arm self-reported being vape-free and nicoti

SUBMITTER: Sahr M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7838991 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature