Reduce Harm
from Smoking
Research Study
Researchers at the University of Utah are conducting a study on smoking and switching to less harmful nicotine products for Hispanic and Latino adults who smoke cigarettes. The study will explore approaches that may help people reduce harm and stop smoking cigarettes.
Fast Facts
Have smoked cigarettes daily for a year or longer
Hispanic or Latino/a/x adult ages 21+
Compensation
up to $70
Conducted remotely
Additional Information
This study is being done to learn about culturally relevant approaches that may help Hispanic and Latino adults who want to stop smoking. Researchers hope to learn more about ways to support people in switching to less harmful nicotine products.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 21 and older
- Identify as Hispanic or Latino/a/x
- Have smoked cigarettes daily for at least a year
- Willing to set a quit-smoking date in the next 2 weeks
- Fluent in English or Spanish
- Have had a failed 24 hour quit smoking attempt in the past year
- Willing to change to a less harmful nicotine product
- Not used vapes or smoking cessation pharmacotherapy within the past 30 days
- Live in the United States or Puerto Rico
- Have a smartphone
- Complete a screening call to see if you are eligible.
- If eligible, you will be randomly assigned to one of four groups.
- Receive either nicotine replacement therapy or an e-cigarette, along with a text message intervention.
- For 8 weeks, work toward switching from cigarettes to a different nicotine product and reducing or stopping cigarette use.
- Complete an assessment at the end of the 8-week program and another assessment 1 month later.
- Complete virtual carbon monoxide (CO) testing at the end of treatment and at the 1-month follow-up if you qualify.
Participants will receive up to $70 for completing study activities. There are no transportation costs because all study visits are conducted virtually.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.