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Studying the Effects of Nicotine Concentration and Flavor on Alcohol Use in Young Adults
Led by Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center · Updated on 2025-11-26
20
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
121 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Studying the Effects of Nicotine Concentration and Flavor on Alcohol Use in Young Adults
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Between 21 and 30 years old
- Use oral nicotine pouches daily
- Drink alcohol at least three days per week
- Able to read and speak English
- Own an iPhone (needed for alcohol monitoring wristband)
- Used 6 mg nicotine concentration oral nicotine pouches on at least 20 days in the past month
You will not qualify if you...
- Use other tobacco products more than 10 days per month
- Have unstable or significant medical conditions
- Have unstable or significant psychiatric conditions (past stable conditions allowed)
- Had a cardiac event or distress within the past three months
- Currently pregnant, planning pregnancy within six months, or breastfeeding (female participants will take pregnancy tests at clinic visits and must test negative to continue)
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43210
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Research Team
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The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
4
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