Buffalo, NYNCT05772845Now EnrollingIRB Ready

Acute Abstinence From Cigarettes vs E-cigarettes (ENDS) Clinical Trial in Buffalo, NY

Access cutting-edge acute abstinence from cigarettes vs e-cigarettes (ends) treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Buffalo. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by State University of New York at Buffalo

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  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Buffalo

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  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

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  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

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  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
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About This Acute Abstinence From Cigarettes vs E-cigarettes (ENDS) Study in Buffalo

The proposed research, which will systematically and comprehensively characterize the withdrawal among daily vapers compared to daily smokers of combustible cigarettes, filling critical gaps in the understanding of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) dependence/abuse liability and contributing to the development of therapies for tobacco/nicotine use, the leading preventable cause of death in the US.

Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

6+ months of daily/near-daily nicotine vaping and/or cigarette smoking (to yield 160 vapers, 160 smokers, 50 dual users)
200+ ng/mL cotinine on a commercially-available quick screen Current

Exclusion Criteria

intention to quit daily/near-daily vaping/smoking in the next month
current (2+ days out of the past 7) use of pipe tobacco, hookah/shisha, smokeless tobacco, dissolvable tobacco, nicotine pouches. For vaping group only, current (2+ days out of past 7) use of cigars, cigarillos, or filtered cigars that are filled with tobacco or a mix of tobacco and marijuana
current use of any smoking cessation medication
current severe substance dependence other than tobacco/nicotine (including cannabis; NIDA Modified ASSIST of 27+)
current (past 2 weeks) suicidal ideation with intent and/or plan
current antipsychotic medications or lifetime history of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
pregnancy (intake urine screen) Original Exclusion Criteria that have been modified or eliminated:
\>1 use in past month of tobacco/nicotine products other than ENDS and combustible cigarettes (modified 5/19/25 - see current exclusion criteria)
alcohol: AUDIT \> 15 for males and \>13 for females (eliminated 7/25/23)
current major depression (PHQ-9\>11) (eliminated 7/25/23)
suicide risk (answer to question #9 on PHQ-9 is anything other than "Not at all") (modified 11/17/23 - see current exclusion criteria)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Buffalo?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT05772845) has an active research site in Buffalo, NY that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

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Acute Abstinence From Cigarettes vs E-cigarettes (ENDS) Treatment Options in Buffalo, NY

If you're searching for acute abstinence from cigarettes vs e-cigarettes (ends) treatment options in Buffalo, NY, this clinical trial (NCT05772845) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Buffalo research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced acute abstinence from cigarettes vs e-cigarettes (ends) specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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