E-cigarette Cessation for Hispanic/Latino Teens in Florida

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The study develops and pilots the BReATHE cessation program for Hispanic/Latino high school students who vape. It uses focus groups and a community advisory board to shape the intervention, which consists of six in-person group sessions and a baseline assessment. The trial will enroll about 120 participants to assess feasibility and early signals of reduced e-cigarette use. Eligibility focuses on high school students aged 14-18 who identify as Hispanic/Latino, are fluent in English, and currently vape. Exclusion criteria include serious psychiatric conditions, current involvement in another cessation program, or language barriers that would impede procedures.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Enrolled in high school or 14-18 years old
* Fluent in English
* Identify as being of Hispanic/Latino origin
* Report current use of e-cigarettes (i.e., used ≥ 4x in the past month or at least 1x per week in the past month)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Having a history of severe psychiatric conditions (e.g., bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychosis, or schizoaffective disorder)
* Currently enrolled in or planning on enrolling in another e-cigarette and/or tobacco cessation intervention
* Having potential difficulties comprehending study procedures (e.g., not able to speak/write in English, have a severe learning disability or other neurodevelopmental disorders)

Where it's running

• FIU Center for Children and Families
  Miami, Florida, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Elisa Trucco, Ph.D.
• Email: etrucco@fiu.edu
• Phone: 305-348-8426

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.