The Impact of Vaping Ethanol in the Evaluation of Impairment

Virginia Commonwealth University17 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this research study is to find out about ethanol-containing e-cigarettes impact ethanol breath tests, field sobriety tests, or other tests of sobriety. Ethanol is a common part of e-cigarette liquids.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Electronic Cigarette Use

Interventions

E-cigarette liquid with ethanol, 1 puffOTHER

E-cigarette liquid with ethanol, 1 puff

E-cigarette liquid without ethanol, 1 puffOTHER

E-cigarette liquid without ethanol, 1 puff

E-cigarette liquid with ethanol, 10 puffsOTHER

E-cigarette liquid with ethanol, 10 puffs

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 21 YearsMax age: 65 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals must be e-cigarette users who are 21-65, willing to provide informed consent, attend the lab sessions as needed. Participants must agree to use designated products according to study protocol. Exclusion Criteria: * Women will be excluded if they are breast-feeding or test positive for pregnancy (by urinalysis) at screening. * Some study details about the eligibility criteria are purposely omitted at this time to preserve scientific integrity. Full details will be posted at the conclusion of the study.

Locations (1)

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Preliminary breath test for ethanol

Initial type of breath test used (gives percent blood alcohol concentration)

Time frame: Conducted before and after the e-cigarette is used by the participant, at multiple time points (change from baseline reading at 27, 35, 40, 45, and 56 minutes after e-cigarette use)

Evidentiary breath test for ethanol

Secondary type of breath test used (gives percent blood alcohol concentration)

Time frame: Conducted before and after the e-cigarette is used by the participant, at multiple time points (change from baseline at 29, 37, 42, 47, and 58 minutes after e-cigarette use)

Standard Field Sobriety Test

Test used to determine sobriety

Time frame: Conducted before and after the e-cigarette is used by the participant, at multiple time points (change from baseline at 30 and 49 minutes after e-cigarette use)

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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