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Acute Effects of Oral Nicotine Pouches

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Nicotine Pouch Self-Administration
Nicotine Pharmacokinetic Study
Nicotine Pharmacodynamic Study
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT07128329
Lead Sponsor
Johns Hopkins University
Brief Summary

The present human laboratory study will recruit cigarette smokers (n=60) and adult infrequent nicotine users (n=60) to complete two counterbalanced lab sessions in which they use nicotine pouches under controlled conditions. We are recruiting both frequent and infrequent nicotine users because FDA regulates tobacco products based on a public health standard, meaning FDA must consider the impact a regulation may have on the population as a whole (e.g., people who use and do not use tobacco products currently).

Detailed Description

This study will be conducted at the Johns Hopkins Behavioral Pharmacology Research unit (BPRU). Participants will complete a screening visit, and, if eligible, will then complete 2 outpatient experimental sessions (separated by at least 48 hours). The study will use a mixed between/within-subjects crossover design. The between-subjects component is because there are two groups of participants (60 cigarette smokers, 60 infrequent nicotine users) and the within-subjects component is because participants complete all experimental sessions (thus, serving as their own control). Smokers will be instructed to abstain from all tobacco 12 hours prior to each session so that they begin study sessions in a state of nicotine/tobacco withdrawal. Sessions will be completed in a counterbalanced order to reduce order effects. During each experimental session, a battery of assessments including subjective questionnaires (abuse liability, nicotine-related effects, withdrawal suppression), cognitive performance, blood collection for pharmacokinetic analysis (this will be optional), vital signs, and pouch use (or topography) will be conducted

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
120
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Pouch label version 1Nicotine PouchesNicotine pouches with label 1
Pouch label version 2Nicotine PouchesNicotine pouches with label 2
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Drug Effect Questionnaire-take again6.5 hours

The DEQ will be used to obtain subjective ratings of "take again". Score range from 0 (none) to 100 (extreme) using a 100mm line anchored with none/extreme designation.

Pharmacokinetics - CMax for nicotine6.5 hours

Blood plasma samples will be collected and sent to a designated laboratory for quantitative analysis of nicotine. Maximum concentration (Cmax), is the highest plasma nicotine concentration reached during a session and provides important insight into the abuse liability of a tobacco product.

Pharmacokinetics - AUC for nicotine6.5 hours

Blood plasma samples will be collected and sent to a designated laboratory for quantitative analysis of nicotine. Area under the curve (AUC), represents the total nicotine exposure during an entire session and provides important insight into the abuse liability of a tobacco product.

Topography - number of pouches used2 hours

During the 2 hour ad libitum bout, primary topography variable will be collected - the total number of pouches used (range 0 - 5)

Topography - duration of use2 hours

During the 2 hour ad libitum bout, primary topography variable will be collected - total duration of use (range 0 - 2 hours).

Drug Effect Questionnaire-Like Drug Effect6.5 hours

The DEQ will be used to obtain subjective ratings of "like drug effect". Score range from 0 (none) to 100 (extreme) using a 100mm line anchored with none/extreme designation.

Drug Effect Questionnaire-pleasant Drug Effect6.5 hours

The DEQ will be used to obtain subjective ratings of "pleasant drug effect". Score range from 0 (none) to 100 (extreme) using a 100mm line anchored with none/extreme designation.

Hughes-Hatsukami Withdrawal Questionnaire6.5 hours

The HHWS will be used to obtain subjective ratings of tobacco withdrawal outcomes among smokers including: "urge", "craving" "Anxious," "Depression," " Difficultly concentrating," "Drowsy," "Hunger," "Impatient," "Irritable," "Restlessness," "Desire for sweets". Scores for these items range from 0 (none) to 100 (extreme) using a 100mm line anchored with none/extreme designation.

Tiffany-Drobes Questionnaire on Smoking Urges (QSU) brief6.5 hours

The QSU-brief will measure tobacco withdrawal symptoms in smokers using 10 items that form 2 factors: factor 1 (intention to smoke) and factor 2 (anticipation of withdrawal symptom relief). Mean score 0-5. Lower score is better.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pharmacokinetics - Tmax for nicotine6.5 hours

Blood plasma samples will be collected and sent to a designated laboratory for quantitative analysis of nicotine. Time to max concentration (Tmax), is the time (in min) to reach Cmax. This is another measure relevant for abuse liability. Range is 0 - 20 min for directed period

The Direct Effects of Nicotine Scale (DENS)6.5 hours

The DENS will assess nicotine-specific effects via 10 items "Confused," "Dizzy," "Headache," "Heart Pound," "Lightheaded," "Nauseous," "Nervous," "Salivation," "Sweaty," and "Weak". Each item is scored separately from 0 (not at all) to 100 (extremely).

Drug Effects Questionnaire (DEQ) - feel drug effect6.5 hours

The DEQ will assess subjective ratings for "feel drug effect". Scores range from 0 (none) to 100 (extreme) using a 100mm line anchored with none/extreme designation.

Drug Effects Questionnaire (DEQ) subjective effects- unpleasant effect6.5 hours

The DEQ will assess subjective ratings for "unpleasant drug effect". Scores range from 0 (none) to 100 (extreme) using a 100mm line anchored with none/extreme designation.

Drug Effects Questionnaire (DEQ) subjective effects- dislike drug effect6.5 hours

The DEQ will assess subjective ratings for "dislike drug effect". Scores range from 0 (none) to 100 (extreme) using a 100mm line anchored with none/extreme designation.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit (Bayview)

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Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit (Bayview)
🇺🇸Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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