Young Adult Tobacco/Nicotine and Cannabis Co-use
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-25
SponsorMedical University of South Carolina
About this trial
The goal of this project is to better understand the relationship between tobacco/nicotine and cannabis using behavioral economics during a tobacco/nicotine quit attempt. All participants will receive tobacco/nicotine cessation treatment (smoking and/or vaping treatment) for 12 weeks. To qualify, participants must be between the ages of 18-25 and use tobacco products (smoke cigarettes and/or vape nicotine) and use cannabis (in any form). Participants do not need to be interested in quitting cannabis/marijuana to qualify. This study is being conducted by the Medical University of South Carolina. All procedures are conducted remotely and there is no in-person visits are needed.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Between the ages of 18 and 25 years old
Must use at least one nicotine or tobacco product (nicotine vaping and/or cigarettes) on at least 20 out of the past 30 days for at least the past 3 months
Must express interest in nicotine cessation (all products)
Must submit a positive instant-read, oral fluid cotinine sample prior to enrollment
Disqualifiers
Any significant or acutely unstable medical, psychiatric, or substance use problem that would contraindicate research, interfere with safety, compromise data integrity, or preclude consistent study participation
Pregnant (self-report) or trying to become pregnant
Self-reported use of medications with smoking cessation efficacy
Immediate interest in cannabis cessation or treatment
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Counseling
- Contingency management
- Text-based support
Treatment groups
350 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupSponsors and collaborators
Medical University of South Carolina
Lead sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov