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Effects of Flavors on Nicotine Reinforcement in Smokers
In Brief
A Early Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating IV nicotine, Menthol flavor, and 2 other interventions for Nicotine Dependence. Completed, enrolled 26 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
To examine the acute reinforcing effects of menthol, a fruit flavor (green apple) or a fruit flavor plus menthol, alone or in combination with nicotine in smokers. Flavors will be administered by inhalation via electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and nicotine will be administered intravenously. The reinforcing drug effects will be measured with the drug effects questionnaire (DEQ).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Subjects in each arm will receive three infusions in a random order one hour apart. The infusions will be saline, 0.25mg/70kg and 0.5mg/70kg
American e-liquids' menthol flavor used in e-cigarettes will be used as the placebo comparator
green apple will be added to the menthol flavor
menthol and green apple will be the active intervention