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E-cigarettes as smoking cessation aids: perspectives of physicians and medical professionals

E-cigarettes as smoking cessation aids: perspectives of physicians and medical professionals

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00035317
Enrollment
2000
Registered
2024-10-28
Start date
2024-11-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Inhalative toxines and prevention, e-cigarette, vape, nicotin

Interventions

Group 1: Completing an online survey and taking part in an standardized interview (only 15 participants).

Sponsors

UKSH Lübeck - Medizinische Klinik III
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - work as a general practitioner or specialist in outpatient care in Germany - healthcare professional in ambulant setting providing primary care or specialist care with direct patient contact

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - exclusively working in inpatient care - exlusively working without patient contact

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
What knowledge do German general practitioners and practicing specialists as well as their practice employees have regarding e-cigarettes? What views and assumptions about e-cigarette consumption are held by general practitioners and specialists and their practice employees?

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
What is the recommendation behavior regarding e-cigarettes as a quitting tool? Do the respondents feel able to offer detailed advice on the topic? What concerns and concerns are expressed regarding e-cigarette use? What role do non-medical practice staff play in education and advice? Perception of German general practitioners and specialists and their practice employees of e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation aid

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactKlaas;Nils Franzen;Kronhardt

UKSH Lübeck - Medizinische Klinik III;UKSH Lübeck

klaas.franzen@uksh.de;+49 0451 500 45003;045150047003

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026