Feasibility, acceptability and impact on agitation and aggression of providing nicotine vaporisers in a closed Adult Mental Health Service unit. The eCIMUS study (Use of electronic Cigarettes in Inpatient Mental health service Users who Smoke)
This study is not yet recruiting in New Zealand. It focuses on Acute mental health disorder.
Mental healthOtherFrom 18 Years to No limit
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In plain English
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What the source says
The registry describes this research topic: “A study to evaluate if providing vape as a smokefree support product to service users in an acute inpatient mental health unit is acceptable to both service users and staff”. This is an interventional study. The registry lists a target sample size of 30. Recruitment status at the registry update of 2019-10-03: not yet recruiting. Read the original description and eligibility criteria, and confirm the practical details with the study team.
What should you check before joining?
Check the full criteria in the official source. Ask the team to confirm recruitment, locations, visits, risks and participation requirements.
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Check the study details
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Where are visits, can any be remote, and how much time is needed?
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Before joining
Questions to ask before joining
What are the exact eligibility criteria, and what could exclude someone?
How many visits, assessments, or follow-ups are expected, and over what period?
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Study clarity
Things to check before joining
Study start dateOctober 15, 2019
Recruitment status
Not Yet Recruiting
Enrollment listed in the registry
30
Sponsor
Counties Manukau Health
Sponsor type
Unknown or unclear
Study type
Other
Intervention type
Prevention, Rehabilitation
Study phase
Not ApplicableFormal phases are mostly used for medication studies and some device studies. Some studies do not use a phase.
Locations
New Zealand
Age range
From 18 Years to No limit
Official registry ID
ACTRN12619001128189
Official title
Feasibility, acceptability and impact on agitation and aggression of providing nicotine vaporisers in a closed Adult Mental Health Service unit.
The eCIMUS study (Use of electronic Cigarettes in Inpatient Mental health service Users who Smoke)
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In practice
For you
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FAQ
Questions about this study
What is this study trying to understand?
This study is exploring observational follow-up for people with mental health. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed. The detailed objective is not always clearly listed in the public registry; the study team can confirm.
Why is the study type not clearly categorized?
The study type is not clearly categorized in the public registry. Focus on the objective, required tasks, visits, any intervention, and eligibility criteria, then ask the study team to confirm.
Are there criteria about substance use or wanting to reduce it?
The public registry appears to mention tobacco, nicotine, alcohol, cannabis, or another addiction-related topic. Ask the study team whether you need to want to stop, reduce, already be abstinent, or simply meet use-related criteria. Eligibility must be confirmed by the study team.
What would I likely need to do?
The public registry does not clearly describe all participation steps. The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask whether some steps can be done remotely.
What risks or points should I check?
The public registry does not make the main risk category clear. Ask the study team what activities are required, what could feel uncomfortable, how safety is monitored, and what happens if you want to stop. For any mental health study, also ask who to contact if you feel worse, whether participation may affect current treatment, whether you can stop, and who confirms eligibility.
Will I need to travel or attend in-person visits?
The listed study locations suggest that at least part of participation may involve a physical site. Ask which sites are open, how many visits are expected, whether any steps can be done remotely, and whether travel costs or compensation are listed.
Who is behind this study?
This study is sponsored by Counties Manukau Health, which appears to be unknown or unclear. The listed contact or investigator is Irene Suilan Zeng. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.
Can I still join this study?
The public registry lists this study as not yet recruiting. Check the official record and ask the research team when recruitment may open.
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