Comparing nicotine absorption from e-cigarettes and regular cigarettes
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests how your body absorbs nicotine from different e-cigarettes compared to your usual cigarettes. It may help find e-cigarettes that are as satisfying but less harmful than smoking.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be a generally healthy adult between 21 and 60 years old.
- You must smoke at least 10 cigarettes per day and have done so for at least 6 months.
- You need to have a positive urine test showing nicotine use, and a breath test showing you're a regular smoker.
- You must be willing to use only the study's cigarettes and e-cigarettes during the study.
- You must be able to go without smoking for at least 12 hours before each test session.
- You must be willing to stay at the study clinic for 10 days and 9 nights.
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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