Introducing E-cigarettes in clinical practice for a hard-to-reach population of smokers

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Committed smoker/multiple addict having trouble not smoking while in hospital.; Mental Health - Addiction; Public Health - Other public health

• Registration Number: ACTRN12614000370606
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Auckland Tobacco Control Research Turanga

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-04-07
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

Smoker
Multiple drug addiction. These patients are mostly alcoholics who smoke, but other forms of addiction are treated in the detoxification ward.
Able to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

Non-smoker
Under 18
Unable to give informed consent

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
o of cigarettes smoked while on the ward decreases, assessed by questionnaire supplied to patient on entry into the trial, and collected on leaving the ward.<br>Nursing and clinical staff will also be assessing differences in their workload, once e-cigarettes are available, and compiling their observations. [Recorded daily by the patient while in the detoxification ward.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Patient data on cigarettes smoked will be assessed by P Truman for statistically significant reductions in smoking behaviour. It is anticipated that missing data may preclude any strong statistical conclusions from being drawn. However, a strong trend is likely. <br>Patient and clinician/nursing impressions and comments will also be collated and assessed. Unless there is a strong favorable reaction from the staff it is unlikely that E-cigarettes are making a strong impact on patient welfare, whatever the patients themselves report. [Questionnaire data from patients before they leave the detoxification ward (usual duration of stay 5 days to 1 week) plus monthly discussions amongst clinical staff during and immediately after the project]