Status:

COMPLETED

Study to Characterize Puffing Topography With Use of JUUL Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) in Adult, Closed-System ENDS Consumers

Lead Sponsor:

Juul Labs, Inc.

Collaborating Sponsors:

Los Angeles Clinical Trials

Battelle Memorial Institute

Conditions:

Electronic Cigarette Use

Eligibility:

All Genders

21-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

A randomized, open label, 2-group, 4-period cross-over study in adult closed system ENDS consumers designed to evaluate puff topography parameters with use of JUUL ENDS products (Virginia Tobacco, Men...

Detailed Description

Subjects who successfully complete screening procedures, including a brief trial with each of the JUUL flavors at the 5% strength, will be eligible to participate in the study. Subjects will be rando...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Provides voluntary consent to participate in this study documented on the signed informed consent form (ICF).
  • Male or female, 21 to 65 years of age, inclusive, at Screening.
  • Has been a closed system ENDS consumer for at least 3 months prior to Screening.
  • Currently consumes at least half a pod or cartomizer e-liquid per day as reported at Screening.
  • Has a positive urine cotinine (≥200 ng/mL) at Screening.
  • Has an exhaled CO \<8 ppm at Screening.
  • A female subject of childbearing potential must have been using 1 of the following forms of contraception, and agree to continue using it through completion of the study:
  • hormonal (e.g., oral, vaginal ring, transdermal patch, implant, or injection) consistently for at least 3 months prior to Screening; double barrier method (e.g., condom with spermicide, diaphragm with spermicide) at Screening; intrauterine device for at least 3 months prior to Screening; a partner who has been vasectomized for at least 6 months prior to Screening; abstinence beginning at least 6 months prior to Screening.
  • A female subject of non childbearing potential must be postmenopausal with amenorrhea for at least 1 year prior to Screening and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels consistent with postmenopausal status or have undergone one of the following sterilization procedures at least 6 months prior to Screening:
  • hysteroscopic sterilization; bilateral tubal ligation or bilateral salpingectomy; hysterectomy; bilateral oophorectomy.
  • Is willing to comply with the requirements of the study, including a willingness to use the study products during the study.

Exclusion

  • Has a history or presence of clinically significant gastrointestinal, renal, hepatic, neurologic, hematologic, endocrine, oncologic, urologic, pulmonary, immunologic, psychiatric, or cardiovascular disease, or any other condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator, would jeopardize the safety of the subject or impact the validity of the study results.
  • Has a clinically significant abnormal finding on the physical examination, medical history, vital signs, ECG, or clinical laboratory results, in the opinion of an Investigator.
  • Has had an acute illness (e.g., upper respiratory infection, viral infection) requiring treatment within 14 days prior to Baseline.
  • Has a fever (\>100.5°F) at Screening or Baseline.
  • Has a body mass index (BMI) \>40.0 kg/m2 or \<18.0 kg/m2 at Screening.
  • Has a history of drug or alcohol abuse within 24 months of Screening, as determined by the Investigator.
  • Has or has a history of diabetes mellitus, asthma, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
  • Has a systolic blood pressure \<90 or \>150 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure \<40 or \>95 mmHg, or heart rate \<40 or \>99 bpm at Screening.
  • Has experienced an allergic reaction following previous e-cigarette use or with exposure to any primary components of the e-liquids (nicotine, flavor, benzoic acid, propylene glycol and glycerol).
  • Has a positive urine screen for alcohol or drugs of abuse at Screening or Baseline.
  • If female, the subject is pregnant, has a positive urine pregnancy test at screening, is lactating, or intends to become pregnant during the time period from screening through the end of study.
  • Has used any nicotine-containing product other than closed-system ENDS products (e.g., cigarettes, bidis, snuff, nicotine inhaler, pipe, cigar, chewing tobacco, nicotine patch, nicotine spray, nicotine lozenge, or nicotine gum) within 14 days prior to Baseline.
  • Has used any prescription cessation treatments, including, but not limited to, varenicline (Chantix®) or bupropion (Zyban®) within 3 months prior to Screening.
  • Negative response (i.e., unwilling to use or unable to tolerate; e.g., experiences AEs during the product trial that will prevent the subjects from continuing to use the study products as judged by the Investigator) to any of the JUUL products at Screening.
  • Is a self-reported puffer (i.e., draws aerosol into the mouth and throat but do not inhale).
  • Is planning to quit ENDS product use during the study or postponing (within 30 days of screening) a quit attempt in order to participate in the study.
  • Has participated in a previous clinical study for an investigational drug, device, biologic, or tobacco product within 30 days prior to Screening.
  • Is or has a first-degree relative (i.e., parent, sibling, child) who is a current employee of the study site.
  • Is or has a first-degree relative (i.e., parent, sibling, child) who is a current employee, shareholder, or is member of the board of directors of JUUL Labs Inc.
  • Has previously taken part in, has been excluded or withdrawn from, or has completed this study.
  • In the opinion of the Investigator, the subject should not participate in this study.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 28 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 23 2020

Estimated Enrollment :

56 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04088175

Start Date

October 28 2019

End Date

January 23 2020

Last Update

June 14 2021

Active Locations (2)

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Los Angeles Clinical Trials

Burbank, California, United States, 91505

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Battelle Public Health Lab

Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21209

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