Virtual reality added to counseling for quitting vaping
This study adds a virtual reality (VR) experience to standard talk therapy for quitting vaping. The VR part is designed to help you practice skills for resisting the urge to vape.
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Who can take part
- You are 16 years or older.
- You have been vaping nicotine at least once a week for the past 3 months or longer.
- You are not a regular tobacco smoker (smoked 7 or fewer days in the past month).
- You are motivated to quit vaping within the next 30 days.
- You own or are willing to use a Meta Quest VR headset.
- You can use a smartphone or tablet for daily check-ins.
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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