Research Center: Florida International University
Location: This is a virtual research study in Miami
Lead Researcher: Dr. Olatokunbo Osibogun
IRB: This study has been reviewed and approved by the Florida International University Institutional Review Board

Why is quitting cigarettes so challenging for those who also use e-cigarettes? This virtual study explores the daily experiences of adults who use both products and intend to quit smoking.

This study aims to use real-world evidence to improve intervention methods and support long-term health decisions. By joining, participants can contribute valuable insights to improve intervention methods while reflecting on their own habits.

Make an impact on future solutions for smoking cessation, join this study!

• Participants will be able to receive a list of support services that may help them with quitting smoking at no cost.
• Participants may gain knowledge about the negative health effects of using both e-cigarettes and cigarettes. They may find it helpful to share their experiences with quitting smoking cigarettes.
• Participants will receive a payment of $40 when they complete at least 50% of the daily surveys (day 7), and another $60 when they complete at least 90% of the daily surveys (day 13). The maximum total payment is $100.
• Participants will be contributing valuable information that may benefit those struggling with quitting cigarette smoking in the future.
• Participants will be helping to advance medical research.

• If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you can withdraw at any time.
• Any information that you provide will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by law.

• Men and women aged 21 and older who have been using both cigarettes and e-cigarettes 4 or more times a week, in the past two weeks
• Must use e-cigarettes with the intent to quit cigarettes
• Must not be on any nicotine replacement therapies
• Must not be participating in smoking cessation programs
• Must own a smartphone with a data plan
• Must be able to virtually participate in the research study for 2 weeks and be willing to provide informed consent

The study team will explain the research in its entirety but some details are:

• Participants will be asked to complete a baseline online survey, lasting approximately 30 minutes, with questions about e-cigarette and cigarette use, other substance use, mental health, and demographic information such as age, gender, income, and education.
• Participants will be asked to complete six daily assessments, each lasting around 30 minutes, on their mobile phones every day for two weeks.
• Participants will be asked to answer questions in the daily assessments about their e-cigarette and cigarette use, including frequency, instances, mood during use, and usage context (e.g., at home, work, or with friends).

Florida International University
FIU is Miami’s public research university. Offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, both on campus and fully online. FIU is worlds ahead in its service to the academic and local community. For more than 50 years, FIU has positioned itself as one of South Florida’s anchor institutions by solving some of the greatest challenges of our time. They are dedicated to enriching the lives of the local and global community. With a student body of more than 56,000, they are among the largest universities in the nation and have collectively graduated more than 300,000 alumni, 165,000 of whom live and work in South Florida.