Attentional Bias Modification Training for E-cigarette Users

Attentional Bias Modification Training for E-cigarette Users

Aims are to (1) evaluate attentional bias to e-cigarette cues between the intervention and control groups at post-intervention as compared to the pre-intervention; and (2) test the feasibility and efficacy of the intervention at post-intervention. To accomplish these aims, a theory-driven parallel, controlled 2-arm randomized clinical trial will be conducted with young adult e-cigarette users (approximately N = 50). Outcomes are attentional bias to e-cigarette cues and abstinence outcomes including nicotine dependence, and arousal/urges for e-cigarette use.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 and 29 years
• Those who use ENDS exclusively, not combining with other tobacco, for 3 consecutive months
• Those who own a smartphone.

Exclusion criteria:

• Current medication or psychosocial treatment for ENDS dependence
• Serious alcohol-use problems (≥ 26 points on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test)
• Ophthalmic conditions impeding eye-tracking
• Current psychiatric/psychosocial treatment for other mental health disorders in the DSM-5 (e.g., schizophrenia)
• Pregnancy.