Adolescent, Cannabis, Electronic Cigarette Use, Nicotine, Vaping
Conditions
Keywords
vaping device, product labeling, use susceptibility, perceived harm, nicotine, cannabis
Brief summary
This study assesses how the ways in which nicotine and cannabis vaping devices are labeled impact use susceptibility, anticipated effects, and health harm.
Detailed description
The primary objectives of the study: (1) Determine whether different device labels with the contained substance (nicotine or cannabis) affect adolescent use susceptibility, anticipated effects or impairment, and perceived health harms; (2) Determine whether device color/product flavor differentially impact the study outcomes.
Interventions
OTHERVaping Device Labeling
Participants will view one vape image (experimental stimulus) and are randomized to a label presented and the color/flavor of the vaping device presented. The label conditions are: 1. plain (i.e., no labeling on device) 2. "contains THC" 3. "contains 80% THC" 4. "contains 80% THC - HIGH POTENCY" 5. "contains nicotine" 6. "contains 5% nicotine" 7. "contains 5% nicotine - HIGH STRENGTH" The color/flavor conditions are: mint/mint, white/original, blue/blueberry.
Sponsors
University of Southern California
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Intervention model description
Participants will be randomized to one of seven labeling conditions and one of three device colors/flavors.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
11 Years to 19 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Participants must be enrolled in a partnering high school.
Exclusion criteria
* Participants who cannot independently understand study consent and the study surveys are ineligible.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Use Intention Susceptibility | 5 minutes | This 3-item self-report measure assesses participant interest in trying the vaping device in the future. A 4-level Likert scale is used: definitely not, probably not, probably yes, definitely yes. |
| Perceived Health Harms | 5 minutes | This 2-item self-report measure assesses participant perception of health harms and risks associated with using the vaping product. A 4-level Likert scale is used: definitely not, probably not, probably yes, definitely yes. |
| Anticipated Subjective Effects | 5 minutes | This 9-item self-report measure assesses anticipated subjective effects from using the vaping device. Participants will select all that apply. |
| Anticipated Impairment/Enhancement | 5 minutes | This 4-item self-report measure assesses participant anticipated enhancement or impairment effects on completing different activities due to using the vaping product. A 5-level Likert scale is used: definitely make it harder, probably make it harder, no effect, probably make it easier, definitely make it easier. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed