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Young Adult Tobacco/Nicotine and Cannabis Co-use

Medical University of South Carolina · with National Cancer Institute (NCI) · NCT06239350

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18–25 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
350
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
May 13, 2024
Record last updated
July 6, 2026

Status re-checked against ClinicalTrials.gov within the last 12 hours.

What the study is about

The goal of this project is to better understand the relationship between tobacco/nicotine and cannabis using behavioral economics during a tobacco/nicotine quit attempt. All participants will receive tobacco/nicotine cessation treatment (smoking and/or vaping treatment) for 12 weeks. To qualify, participants must be between the ages of 18-25 and use tobacco products (smoke cigarettes and/or vape nicotine) and use cannabis (in any form). Participants do not need to be interested in quitting cannabis/marijuana to qualify. This study is being conducted by the Medical University of South Carolina. All procedures are conducted remotely and there is no in-person visits are needed.

Being studied: Counseling; Contingency management; Text-based support

Conditions: Tobacco Use Disorder; Nicotine Dependence

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • Between the ages of 18 and 25 years old
  • Must use at least one nicotine or tobacco product (nicotine vaping and/or cigarettes) on at least 20 out of the past 30 days for at least the past 3 months
  • Must express interest in nicotine cessation (all products)
  • Must submit a positive instant-read, oral fluid cotinine sample prior to enrollment
  • Must report use of cannabis on at least 10 out of the past 30 days
  • Must submit a positive instant-read cannabinoid test prior to enrollment
  • Must be able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

  • Any significant or acutely unstable medical, psychiatric, or substance use problem that would contraindicate research, interfere with safety, compromise data integrity, or preclude consistent study participation
  • Pregnant (self-report) or trying to become pregnant
  • Self-reported use of medications with smoking cessation efficacy
  • Immediate interest in cannabis cessation or treatment

Recruiting US locations

  • Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston

    Charleston, SC 29403

    Site contact: Ela Williams · 843-792-4097 · williela@musc.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Elizabeth Chapman · 864.898.2992 · chapmanb@musc.edu
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