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Pilot: Impact of Cigar Flavor in Dual Users
Clinical Trial ( IRB ) #: 20X-183-2
Title: Pilot: Impact of Cigar Flavor in Dual Users
Principal Investigator: Dr. Erin Mead-Morse
Description: The purpose of this study is to remotely pilot some of the procedures for parent study IRB# 19-202-2. Because of the COVID-19 epidemic and UConn Health restrictions for on-site research, we've had to delay recruitment and enrollment of study 19-202-2. In the meantime, we will remotely pilot the ecological momentary assessment (EMA) protocol as well as some of the new, Qualtrics-based surveys from the parent study with up to 15 participants. All procedures will be conducted online and over the phone or web-conference program (e.g., Skype). The specific aims of the pilot study are to: (1) test the feasibility of the EMA protocol, and (2) examine the feasibility understandability of newly developed survey instruments. The specific aims of the parent study are to: (1) characterize the AP of LCCs compared with cigarettes; (2) determine the extentto which the AP of LCCs varies by flavor and sex of user; and (3) determine the extent to which LCC use inthe home environment differs by flavored vs. unflavored. The proposed study will employ a 3-week crossover design that combines survey-based measures(including behavioral economic assessments), biomarkers, and ecological momentary assessments (EMAs) of AP, dependence, and tobacco use behaviors among 145 non-treatment-seeking young adult (18-34 yearsold) dual users. AP will be characterized by behavioral economic indices of demand, such as thehypothetical consumption of LCCs at escalating prices, and other standardized measures of addiction. The impact of flavors on LCC and cigarette smoking at home will be captured by EMA. This information will address the following FDA priorities: impact of changes in LCC flavors on dependence and dual use behaviors, and innovative methods to assess tobacco use behaviors.
Classification:
  Smoking
Eligibility Criteria: Check with study contact
How to Contact: Catherine Jahne. Telephone: 860-679-1138. Email: jahne@uchc.edu
Enrollment Status/Comments: Enrolling/recruiting. For current recruitment status, please check with study contact.