The purpose of the study is to evaluate the product use and adaptation in adult, current cigarette smoking subjects between baseline and after one month of use of one of two P3P variants. The effect of P3P use behavior on nicotine pharmacokinetic (PK) profile, acceptability, as well as the safety and tolerability of P3P over a period of 1 month will be investigated.
This is a study of daily use of up to 15 P3P products over one month, including 2 confinement periods (2 overnight stays at the beginning of the study and 1 overnight stay at the end of the exposure period). During the confinement visits, nicotine PK from P3P exposure will be assessed as well as pharmacodynamic effects related to craving, sensory parameters, product experience, and product acceptance. Between the two confinement periods, subjects will return to the investigational site for weekly ambulatory visits during which P3P will be resupplied and selected safety and other study assessments will be performed. From the start of the exposure period onwards, subjects will be instructed not to smoke or use other tobacco or nicotine containing products and to use P3P exclusively.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
60
LLC Scientific Research Center Eco-Safety
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Plasma Nicotine Concentration-time Profile
To measure the plasma nicotine concentration-time profile following correction of baseline nicotine levels.
Time frame: Derived from multiple blood sampling pre- and post-product use (over 4 hours post-product use), on day 1 and day 30.
Maximum Nicotine Concentration [cCmax]
To measure the maximum plasma nicotine concentration \[cCmax\] following correction of baseline nicotine levels.
Time frame: Derived from multiple blood sampling pre- and post-product use (over 4 hours post-product use), on day 1 and day 30.
Time to the Maximum Nicotine Concentration [cTmax]
To measure the time to maximum nicotine concentration \[cTmax\] following correction of baseline nicotine levels.
Time frame: Derived from multiple blood sampling pre- and post-product use (over 4 hours post-product use), on day 1 and day 30.
Area Under the Concentration-time Curve From Start of Product Use (T0) to 4 Hours [cAUC(0-4h)]
To measure the area under the plasma concentration-time curve \[cAUC(0-4h)\] following correction of baseline nicotine levels.
Time frame: Derived from multiple blood sampling pre- and post-product use (over 4 hours post-product use), on day 1 and day 30.
Craving for a Cigarette
Measured on a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) of 0 (no craving) to 100 (strong craving). Over time results calculated as area under curve mm\*hour.
Time frame: Before, during and up to 4 hours post-product use on day 1 and day 30
Sensory Parameters
Measured with a Sensory Questionnaire. Response to each question is assessed on a 7-point scale, ranging from 1 (not at all) to 7 (extremely).
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Time frame: Within 60 minutes after product use on day 1 and day 30.
Product Experience
Measured with ABOUT\[TM\]-Product Experience questionnaire. Response to each question is assessed on a 7-point scale, ranging from 1 (not at all) to 7 (extremely).
Time frame: Within 60 minutes after product use on day 1 and day 30.
Product Dependence
Measured with ABOUT\[TM\]-Dependence questionnaire. Response to each question is assessed on a 5-point scale, ranging from 1 (not at all/never) to 5 (extremely/all the time) or a 6-point scale ranging from 0 (more than 3 hours) to 5 (0-5 minutes).
Time frame: Within 60 minutes after product use on day 1 and day 30.
Product Acceptance
Measured with a Product Acceptance questionnaire. Response to each question is assessed on a 7-point scale, ranging from 1 (most negative) to 7 (most positive) or as multiple choice questions.
Time frame: Within 60 minutes after product use on day 1 and day 30.
Puffing Behavior of Subject
To measure changes in subject puffing behavior. Evaluated by selection of one puffing behavior response out of three possible responses. * 1\. Puffing and holding the aerosol in the mouth for a short time and then inhaling (i.e. like a cigarette) * 2\. Puffing and immediately inhaling (without holding the aerosol in the mouth) * 3\. Puffing and immediately exhaling, without inhalation
Time frame: Evaluated by site staff on day 1 and day 30. Self-evaluated by subject on day 2, day 7, day 15, day 22, and day 29.
Overall Product Use
To assess the number of any nicotine/tobacco products used overall on a daily basis.
Time frame: Recorded daily by subject, in product use diary, from day 1 until day 30.
NEQ
To measure percent changes from baseline in Nicotine equivalents (NEQ) concentrations, measured in spot urine and expressed as concentration adjusted for creatinine.
Time frame: Measured at baseline, day 7, day 15, day 22, and day 29.
Total NNAL
To measure percent changes from baseline in total 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanol (NNAL) concentrations, measured in spot urine and expressed as concentration adjusted for creatinine.
Time frame: Measured at baseline, day 7, day 15, day 22, and day 29.
CEMA
To measure percent changes from baseline in 2-cyanoethylmercapturic acid (CEMA) concentrations, measured in spot urine and expressed as concentration adjusted for creatinine (ng/mg creat).
Time frame: Measured at baseline, day 7, day 15, day 22, and day 29.
CYP2A6 Activity
To measure percent change from baseline in CYP2A6 enzymatic activity, on day 30, as measured by molar metabolic ratio of trans-3-hydroxy-cotinine/cotinine in plasma.
Time frame: Measured before product use, on day 1 and day 30.
Amount of Powder Extracted From P3P Used for PK Assessment.
Weight difference (mg) of P3P before and after use, to determine the amount of powder extracted from P3P.
Time frame: Before and after product use, on day 1 and day 30.