Switching smokers to e-cigarettes who do not want to quit
Treatments studied
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether switching from regular cigarettes to e-cigarettes helps smokers who are not interested in quitting. You would also be offered varenicline and regular check-ins to compare outcomes over time.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 21 years old
- You smoke more than 5 cigarettes per day and have been smoking for over 6 months
- You must be a confirmed smoker (they check with a breath test called carbon monoxide)
- You are interested in switching to e-cigarettes and you agree to take varenicline and attend all visits
- You must have a working phone and live in the Kansas City metro area during the study period
- Your household cannot already have someone enrolled in this study
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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