Pilot Study of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) Cessation Methods

Currently, 7.6% of the U.S. young adults aged 18–24 years old use e-cigarettes. This study piloted three methods Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) cessation by measuring rates, motivational techniques that contributed to success, and participants’ changes after decreasing vape use. Participants were randomized into arms (nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) + behavioral support, vape-taper self-guided) in a 1:1:1 ratio. All participants invited attend nine in-person or phone appointments over 6-month period. At 12 weeks, 3 7 (42.9%) NRT support arm, 6 8 (75%) 9 (77.8%) self-guided arm self-reported being vape-free nicotine-free. months, 4 (44.4%) A challenge quitting remain quit is social pressures, but identified self-control establishing new habits be best overcome desire vape. who received plan from pharmacists more likely nicotine-free at months.