Text messaging program to help young adults quit e-cigarettes
Text-messaging E-cigarette Cessation Intervention for Young Adults in Rural Areas: A Pilot Study
This study is testing if a text messaging program can help young adults in rural areas quit using e-cigarettes.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 24 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) |
| Trial ID | NCT05906082 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a text-messaging intervention designed to assist young adults in rural areas with e-cigarette cessation. Participants aged 18-24 who are everyday e-cigarette users will receive text messages to support their quitting efforts, while a control group will receive standard care resources. The study focuses on individuals in rural counties of Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota, utilizing mobile technology to enhance cessation efforts.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are English-speaking young adults aged 18-24 who are everyday e-cigarette users and plan to quit within the next month.
Not a fit: Patients who use other tobacco products in addition to e-cigarettes will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could provide a novel and accessible method for young adults to quit e-cigarette use.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is relatively novel, similar studies utilizing text messaging for smoking cessation have shown promising results.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * English speaking * 18-24 years * everyday e-cigarette use in the past month * ownership of a mobile phone or smartphone with texting and internet access abilities * knowledge of how to use text messages * plan on quitting e-cigarette use within one month * home address in a rural county of Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who reported use of other tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, smokeless tobacco) than e-cigarettes in the past month
Where this trial is running
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee — Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.