Study details
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STEPS Trial: E-cigarettes or Medication to Quit Smoking
Medical University of South Carolina
NCT IDNCT06922617ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment
240
Study length
about 2.9 years
Ages
21+
Locations
4 sites in SC
About this study
Researchers are testing whether switching from cigarettes to e-cigarettes (vapes) can help people who are in treatment for substance use disorder quit smoking, compared to using FDA-approved medications like nicotine patches and lozenges. The trial will last 1050 days and involve counseling sessions and daily phone diaries.
Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.
What participants do
- 1.Participate in Counseling
- 2.Participate in Switching to E-Cigarette
- 3.Take Quitting using Medication
Participation effort
Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.
Time + visits
Low7%
Logistics
Moderate50%
Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.
Trial highlights
Treatment details
Auto-extracted from trial records to preview treatments and outcomes.
Endpoints
Secondary: Acceptability of the intervention