About this trial
This clinical trial studies the use of both (co-use) oral nicotine pouches (ONPs) and alcohol among young adults and whether ONP nicotine concentration and flavor affect alcohol use. The co-use of nicotine and alcohol has grown among young adults and the increase in ONP use among young adults may be a contributing factor. ONPs do not contain tobacco leaf and may reduce cancer risk for those who switch from traditional tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, moist snuff) to ONPs. However, given that alcohol is a cancer-causing agent, using ONPs might increase alcohol use among young adults, which may cause an increase in their risk of cancer. ONPs come in different nicotine concentrations and flavors, with young adults expressing a preference in nicotine concentration or flavor for use while drinking. The different nicotine concentrations and flavors could lead users to drink more or longer. Studying the co-use of ONPs and alcohol among young adults may help researchers understand whether ONP nicotine concentrations and flavors affect alcohol use. This information may be used to help guide future ONP regulations and cancer prevention interventions targeted to young adults.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
21-30 years old
Use ONPs daily
Drink alcohol at least three days/week
Read and speak English
Disqualifiers
Use of other tobacco products > 10 days/month
Unstable or significant medical condition
Unstable or significant psychiatric conditions (past and stable conditions will be allowed)
History of cardiac event or distress within the past three months
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Ecological Momentary Assessment
- Monitoring
- Nicotine Oral Pouch
- Survey Administration