| Primary | Carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) in Blood | Carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) is assayed from whole blood. Expressed as percentage of the total hemoglobin saturated with carbon monoxide. | The analysis population (Modified Per-Protocol Analysis Set [mPP]) consisted of all randomized subjects, with at least one product use experience and at least one valid non-safety assessment, and excluded subjects with major deviations impacting the evaluability of the objectives. Some participants were excluded from analysis for protocol deviations (including, but not limited to, missing measurements). | Posted | | Geometric Least Squares Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | % of CO saturated hemoglobin | | Measured when subject visits study site on day 1. | | | | ID | Title | Description |
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| OG000 | Cigarette | Current cigarette smokers Cigarette smoking: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG001 | THS User | THS users with a minimum of 2 years of THS use THS use: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG002 | Former Smoker | Former cigarette smokers with minimum of 2 years of smoking abstinence Smoking abstinence: N/A: No intervention was assigned. |
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| - OG0003.07(2.92 to 3.23)
- OG0011.52(1.44 to 1.60)
- OG0021.49(1.41 to 1.57)
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| | Group IDs | Group Description | Statistical Method | Statistical Comment | P-Value | P-Value Comment | Parameter Type | Parameter Value | Dispersion Type | Dispersion Value | Confidence Interval Sides | Confidence Interval % | CI Lower Limit | CI Upper Limit | CI Lower Limit Comment | CI Upper Limit Comment | Estimate Comment | Tested Non-Inferiority | Non-Inferiority Type | Non-Inferiority Comment | Other Analysis Description |
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| A generalized linear mixed model was adjusted for the matching variables (region, age [continuous], sex, self-reported average daily product consumption over the last two years of smoking) and included study site as a random effect. For co-primary endpoints (COHb, Total NNAL, WBC, 8-epi-PGF2a) we report 95% two-sided confidence intervals and one-side p-values. | t-test, 1 sided | | <0.001 | This endpoint is part of the four co-primary endpoints. The P-value related to Cigarette versus THS comparison is one-sided and adjusted for multiple comparison using intersection/union tests at overall alpha level of 2.5%. | Geometric Least Square Mean Ratio | 0.495 | | | 2-Sided | 95 | 0.466 | 0.526 | | | The ratio of THS to Cigarette is estimated. |
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| Primary | Total 4-(Methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanol (Total NNAL) in Urine | Concentrations of total NNAL measured in urine and expressed as concentration adjusted for creatinine (pg/mg creatinine). | The analysis population (Modified Per-Protocol Analysis Set [mPP]) consisted of all randomized subjects, with at least one product use experience and at least one valid non-safety assessment, and excluded subjects with major deviations impacting the evaluability of the objectives. Some participants were excluded from analysis for protocol deviations (including, but not limited to, missing measurements). | Posted | | Geometric Least Squares Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | pg NNAL/mg creatinine | | Measured when subject visits study site on day 1. | | | | ID | Title | Description |
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| OG000 | Cigarette | Current cigarette smokers Cigarette smoking: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG001 | THS User | THS users with a minimum of 2 years of THS use THS use: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG002 | Former Smoker | Former cigarette smokers with minimum of 2 years of smoking abstinence Smoking abstinence: N/A: No intervention was assigned. |
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| Primary | White Blood Cell Total Count (WBC) in Blood | Total count in blood (10^9 cells/ L). Mean values are provided. | The analysis population (Modified Per-Protocol Analysis Set [mPP]) consisted of all randomized subjects, with at least one product use experience and at least one valid non-safety assessment, and excluded subjects with major deviations impacting the evaluability of the objectives. Some participants were excluded from analysis for protocol deviations (including, but not limited to, missing measurements). | Posted | | Least Squares Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | 10^9 cells/ L | | Measured when subject visits study site on day 1. | | | | ID | Title | Description |
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| OG000 | Cigarette | Current cigarette smokers Cigarette smoking: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG001 | THS User | THS users with a minimum of 2 years of THS use THS use: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG002 | Former Smoker | Former cigarette smokers with minimum of 2 years of smoking abstinence Smoking abstinence: N/A: No intervention was assigned. |
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| Primary | 8-epi-Prostaglandin-F2α (8-epi-PGF2α) in Urine | Concentrations of 8-epi-PGF2α measured in urine and expressed as concentration adjusted for creatinine (pg/mg creatinine). | The analysis population (Modified Per-Protocol Analysis Set [mPP]) consisted of all randomized subjects, with at least one product use experience and at least one valid non-safety assessment, and excluded subjects with major deviations impacting the evaluability of the objectives. Some participants were excluded from analysis for protocol deviations (including, but not limited to, missing measurements). | Posted | | Geometric Least Squares Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | pg/mg creatinine | | Measured when subject visits study site on day 1. | | | | ID | Title | Description |
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| OG000 | Cigarette | Current cigarette smokers Cigarette smoking: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG001 | THS User | THS users with a minimum of 2 years of THS use THS use: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG002 | Former Smoker | Former cigarette smokers with minimum of 2 years of smoking abstinence Smoking abstinence: N/A: No intervention was assigned. |
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| Secondary | High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) | Concentrations of HDL-C (mmol/L) measured in serum. | The analysis population (Modified Per-Protocol Analysis Set [mPP]) consisted of all randomized subjects, with at least one product use experience and at least one valid non-safety assessment, and excluded subjects with major deviations impacting the evaluability of the objectives. Some participants were excluded from analysis for protocol deviations (including, but not limited to, missing measurements). | Posted | | Least Squares Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | mmol/L | | Measured when subject visits study site on day 1. | | | | ID | Title | Description |
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| OG000 | Cigarette | Current cigarette smokers Cigarette smoking: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG001 | THS User | THS users with a minimum of 2 years of THS use THS use: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG002 | Former Smoker | Former cigarette smokers with minimum of 2 years of smoking abstinence Smoking abstinence: N/A: No intervention was assigned. |
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| Secondary | Soluble Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 (sICAM-1) | Concentrations of sICAM-1 (ng/mL) measured in plasma. | The analysis population (Modified Per-Protocol Analysis Set [mPP]) consisted of all randomized subjects, with at least one product use experience and at least one valid non-safety assessment, and excluded subjects with major deviations impacting the evaluability of the objectives. Some participants were excluded from analysis for protocol deviations (including, but not limited to, missing measurements). | Posted | | Geometric Least Squares Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | ng/mL | | Measured when subject visits study site on day 1. | | | | ID | Title | Description |
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| OG000 | Cigarette | Current cigarette smokers Cigarette smoking: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG001 | THS User | THS users with a minimum of 2 years of THS use THS use: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG002 | Former Smoker | Former cigarette smokers with minimum of 2 years of smoking abstinence Smoking abstinence: N/A: No intervention was assigned. |
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| Secondary | 11-dehydrothromboxane B2 (11-DTX-B2) | Concentrations of 11-DTX-B2 measured in urine and expressed as concentration adjusted for creatinine (pg/mg creatinine). | The analysis population (Modified Per-Protocol Analysis Set [mPP]) consisted of all randomized subjects, with at least one product use experience and at least one valid non-safety assessment, and excluded subjects with major deviations impacting the evaluability of the objectives. Some participants were excluded from analysis for protocol deviations (including, but not limited to, missing measurements). | Posted | | Geometric Least Squares Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | pg/mg creatinine | | Measured when subject visits study site on day 1. | | | | ID | Title | Description |
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| OG000 | Cigarette | Current cigarette smokers Cigarette smoking: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG001 | THS User | THS users with a minimum of 2 years of THS use THS use: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG002 | Former Smoker | Former cigarette smokers with minimum of 2 years of smoking abstinence Smoking abstinence: N/A: No intervention was assigned. |
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| Secondary | Augmentation Index (AIx) | The augmentation index (AIx) is a measure of systemic arterial stiffness, and is defined as the ratio of augmentation (Δ P) to central pulse pressure and expressed as percent. AIx = (ΔP/PP) x 100, where P = pressure and PP = Pulse Pressure. Lower AIx values indicate healthier, more flexible arteries and better cardiovascular outcomes, while higher AIx values reflect greater arterial stiffness and worse outcomes. AIx assessments were conducted using a SphygmoCor XCEL device or similar according to the manufacturer's instructions. | The analysis population (Modified Per-Protocol Analysis Set [mPP]) consisted of all randomized subjects, with at least one product use experience and at least one valid non-safety assessment, and excluded subjects with major deviations impacting the evaluability of the objectives. Some participants were excluded from analysis for protocol deviations (including, but not limited to, missing measurements). | Posted | | Least Squares Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | percentage of the pulse pressure | | Measured when subject visits study site on day 1. | | | | ID | Title | Description |
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| OG000 | Cigarette | Current cigarette smokers Cigarette smoking: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG001 | THS User | THS users with a minimum of 2 years of THS use THS use: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG002 |
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| Secondary | Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1) %Predicted, Post-bronchodilator (Post-BD) | FEV1 post-bronchodilator and expressed as percentage predicted (FEV1 %pred). | The analysis population (Modified Per-Protocol Analysis Set [mPP]) consisted of all randomized subjects, with at least one product use experience and at least one valid non-safety assessment, and excluded subjects with major deviations impacting the evaluability of the objectives. Some participants were excluded from analysis for protocol deviations (including, but not limited to, missing measurements). | Posted | | Least Squares Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | percentage | | Measured when subject visits study site on day 1. | | | | ID | Title | Description |
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| OG000 | Cigarette | Current cigarette smokers Cigarette smoking: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG001 | THS User | THS users with a minimum of 2 years of THS use THS use: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG002 | Former Smoker | Former cigarette smokers with minimum of 2 years of smoking abstinence Smoking abstinence: N/A: No intervention was assigned. |
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| Other Pre-specified | Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) | Calculated by dividing the number of neutrophils by number of lymphocytes from serum. | The analysis population (Modified Per-Protocol Analysis Set [mPP]) consisted of all randomized subjects, with at least one product use experience and at least one valid non-safety assessment, and excluded subjects with major deviations impacting the evaluability of the objectives. Some participants were excluded from analysis for protocol deviations (including, but not limited to, missing measurements). | Posted | | Geometric Least Squares Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | ratio | | Measured when subject visits study site on day 1. | | | | ID | Title | Description |
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| OG000 | Cigarette | Current cigarette smokers Cigarette smoking: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG001 | THS User | THS users with a minimum of 2 years of THS use THS use: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG002 | Former Smoker | Former cigarette smokers with minimum of 2 years of smoking abstinence Smoking abstinence: N/A: No intervention was assigned. |
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| Other Pre-specified | High-sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (Hs-CRP) | Concentrations of hs-CRP (nmol/L) measured in serum. | The analysis population (Modified Per-Protocol Analysis Set [mPP]) consisted of all randomized subjects, with at least one product use experience and at least one valid non-safety assessment, and excluded subjects with major deviations impacting the evaluability of the objectives. Some participants were excluded from analysis for protocol deviations (including, but not limited to, missing measurements). | Posted | | Geometric Least Squares Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | nmol/L | | Measured when subject visits study site on day 1. | | | | ID | Title | Description |
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| OG000 | Cigarette | Current cigarette smokers Cigarette smoking: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG001 | THS User | THS users with a minimum of 2 years of THS use THS use: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG002 | Former Smoker | Former cigarette smokers with minimum of 2 years of smoking abstinence Smoking abstinence: N/A: No intervention was assigned. |
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| Other Pre-specified | Homocysteine (HCY) | Concentrations of HCY (μmol/L) measured in plasma. | The analysis population (Modified Per-Protocol Analysis Set [mPP]) consisted of all randomized subjects, with at least one product use experience and at least one valid non-safety assessment, and excluded subjects with major deviations impacting the evaluability of the objectives. Some participants were excluded from analysis for protocol deviations (including, but not limited to, missing measurements). | Posted | | Geometric Least Squares Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | umol/L | | Measured when subject visits study site on day 1. | | | | ID | Title | Description |
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| OG000 | Cigarette | Current cigarette smokers Cigarette smoking: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG001 | THS User | THS users with a minimum of 2 years of THS use THS use: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG002 | Former Smoker | Former cigarette smokers with minimum of 2 years of smoking abstinence Smoking abstinence: N/A: No intervention was assigned. |
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| Other Pre-specified | Myeloperoxidase (MPO) | Concentrations of MPO (ng/mL) measured in plasma. | The analysis population (Modified Per-Protocol Analysis Set [mPP]) consisted of all randomized subjects, with at least one product use experience and at least one valid non-safety assessment, and excluded subjects with major deviations impacting the evaluability of the objectives. Some participants were excluded from analysis for protocol deviations (including, but not limited to, missing measurements). | Posted | | Geometric Least Squares Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | ng/mL | | Measured when subject visits study site on day 1. | | | | ID | Title | Description |
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| OG000 | Cigarette | Current cigarette smokers Cigarette smoking: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG001 | THS User | THS users with a minimum of 2 years of THS use THS use: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG002 | Former Smoker | Former cigarette smokers with minimum of 2 years of smoking abstinence Smoking abstinence: N/A: No intervention was assigned. |
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| Other Pre-specified | Triglycerides (TG) | Concentrations of TG (mmol/L) measured in blood. | The analysis population (Modified Per-Protocol Analysis Set [mPP]) consisted of all randomized subjects, with at least one product use experience and at least one valid non-safety assessment, and excluded subjects with major deviations impacting the evaluability of the objectives. Some participants were excluded from analysis for protocol deviations (including, but not limited to, missing measurements). | Posted | | Geometric Least Squares Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | mmol/L | | Measured when subject visits study site on day 1. | | | | ID | Title | Description |
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| OG000 | Cigarette Smokers | Current cigarette smokers Cigarette smoking: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG001 | THS Users | THS users with a minimum of 2 years of THS use THS use: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG002 | Former Smokers | Former cigarette smokers with minimum of 2 years of smoking abstinence Smoking abstinence: N/A: No intervention was assigned. |
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| Other Pre-specified | Fibrinogen | Concentrations of Fibrinogen (g/L) measured in plasma. | The analysis population (Modified Per-Protocol Analysis Set [mPP]) consisted of all randomized subjects, with at least one product use experience and at least one valid non-safety assessment, and excluded subjects with major deviations impacting the evaluability of the objectives. Some participants were excluded from analysis for protocol deviations (including, but not limited to, missing measurements). | Posted | | Geometric Least Squares Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | g/L | | Measured when subject visits study site on day 1. | | | | ID | Title | Description |
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| OG000 | Cigarette Smokers | Current cigarette smokers Cigarette smoking: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG001 | THS Users | THS users with a minimum of 2 years of THS use THS use: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG002 | Former Smokers | Former cigarette smokers with minimum of 2 years of smoking abstinence Smoking abstinence: N/A: No intervention was assigned. |
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| Other Pre-specified | Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) | HbA1c measured in whole blood (%). | The analysis population (Modified Per-Protocol Analysis Set [mPP]) consisted of all randomized subjects, with at least one product use experience and at least one valid non-safety assessment, and excluded subjects with major deviations impacting the evaluability of the objectives. Some participants were excluded from analysis for protocol deviations (including, but not limited to, missing measurements). | Posted | | Geometric Least Squares Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | % (of red blood cells) | | Measured when subject visits study site on day 1. | | | | ID | Title | Description |
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| OG000 | Cigarette Smokers | Current cigarette smokers Cigarette smoking: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG001 | THS Users | THS users with a minimum of 2 years of THS use THS use: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG002 | Former Smokers | Former cigarette smokers with minimum of 2 years of smoking abstinence Smoking abstinence: N/A: No intervention was assigned. |
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| Other Pre-specified | Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second/Forced Vital Capacity (FEV1/FVC) Ratio Pre-bronchodilator | Measured pre-bronchodilator | The analysis population (Modified Per-Protocol Analysis Set [mPP]) consisted of all randomized subjects, with at least one product use experience and at least one valid non-safety assessment, and excluded subjects with major deviations impacting the evaluability of the objectives. Some participants were excluded from analysis for protocol deviations (including, but not limited to, missing measurements). | Posted | | Least Squares Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | ratio | | Measured when subject visits study site on day 1. | | | | ID | Title | Description |
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| OG000 | Cigarette Smokers | Current cigarette smokers Cigarette smoking: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG001 | THS Users | THS users with a minimum of 2 years of THS use THS use: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG002 | Former Smokers | Former cigarette smokers with minimum of 2 years of smoking abstinence Smoking abstinence: N/A: No intervention was assigned. |
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| Other Pre-specified | Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second/Forced Vital Capacity (FEV1/FVC) Ratio Post Bronchodilator | Measured post bronchodilator | The analysis population (Modified Per-Protocol Analysis Set [mPP]) consisted of all randomized subjects, with at least one product use experience and at least one valid non-safety assessment, and excluded subjects with major deviations impacting the evaluability of the objectives. Some participants were excluded from analysis for protocol deviations (including, but not limited to, missing measurements). | Posted | | Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | ratio | | Measured when subject visits study site on day 1. | | | | ID | Title | Description |
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| OG000 | Cigarette Smokers | Current cigarette smokers Cigarette smoking: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG001 | THS Users | THS users with a minimum of 2 years of THS use THS use: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG002 | Former Smokers | Former cigarette smokers with minimum of 2 years of smoking abstinence Smoking abstinence: N/A: No intervention was assigned. |
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| Other Pre-specified | Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second/Forced Vital Capacity (% Predicted) Pre-bronchodilator | Measured pre-bronchodilator (% predicted values). | The analysis population (Modified Per-Protocol Analysis Set [mPP]) consisted of all randomized subjects, with at least one product use experience and at least one valid non-safety assessment, and excluded subjects with major deviations impacting the evaluability of the objectives. Some participants were excluded from analysis for protocol deviations (including, but not limited to, missing measurements). | Posted | | Least Squares Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | % predicted | | Measured when subject visits study site on day 1. | | | | ID | Title | Description |
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| OG000 | Cigarette Smokers | Current cigarette smokers Cigarette smoking: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG001 | THS Users | THS users with a minimum of 2 years of THS use THS use: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG002 | Former Smokers | Former cigarette smokers with minimum of 2 years of smoking abstinence Smoking abstinence: N/A: No intervention was assigned. |
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| Other Pre-specified | Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second/Forced Vital Capacity (% Predicted) Post-bronchodilator | Measured post-bronchodilator (% predicted values). | The analysis population (Modified Per-Protocol Analysis Set [mPP]) consisted of all randomized subjects, with at least one product use experience and at least one valid non-safety assessment, and excluded subjects with major deviations impacting the evaluability of the objectives. Some participants were excluded from analysis for protocol deviations (including, but not limited to, missing measurements). | Posted | | Least Squares Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | % predicted | | Measured when subject visits study site on day 1. | | | | ID | Title | Description |
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| OG000 | Cigarette Smokers | Current cigarette smokers Cigarette smoking: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG001 | THS Users | THS users with a minimum of 2 years of THS use THS use: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG002 | Former Smokers | Former cigarette smokers with minimum of 2 years of smoking abstinence Smoking abstinence: N/A: No intervention was assigned. |
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| Other Pre-specified | Nicotine Equivalents (NEQ) in Urine (Expressed as Concentration Adjusted to Creatinine) | NEQ measured in urine and expressed as concentration adjusted for creatinine. | The analysis population (Modified Per-Protocol Analysis Set [mPP]) consisted of all randomized subjects, with at least one product use experience and at least one valid non-safety assessment, and excluded subjects with major deviations impacting the evaluability of the objectives. Some participants were excluded from analysis for protocol deviations (including, but not limited to, missing measurements). | Posted | | Geometric Least Squares Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | mg/g creatinine | | Measured when subject visits study site on day 1. | | | | ID | Title | Description |
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| OG000 | Cigarette Smokers | Current cigarette smokers Cigarette smoking: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG001 | THS Users | THS users with a minimum of 2 years of THS use THS use: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG002 | Former Smokers | Former cigarette smokers with minimum of 2 years of smoking abstinence Smoking abstinence: N/A: No intervention was assigned. |
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| Other Pre-specified | 2-Cyanoethyl Mercapturic Acid N-Acetyl-S-(2-cyanoethyl)-L-cysteine (2CyEMA) | 2CyEMA measured in urine and expressed as concentration adjusted to creatinine. | The analysis population (Modified Per-Protocol Analysis Set [mPP]) consisted of all randomized subjects, with at least one product use experience and at least one valid non-safety assessment, and excluded subjects with major deviations impacting the evaluability of the objectives. Some participants were excluded from analysis for protocol deviations (including, but not limited to, missing measurements). | Posted | | Geometric Least Squares Mean | 95% Confidence Interval | ng/mg creatinine | | Measured when subject visits study site on day 1. | | | | ID | Title | Description |
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| OG000 | Cigarette Smokers | Current cigarette smokers Cigarette smoking: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG001 | THS Users | THS users with a minimum of 2 years of THS use THS use: N/A: No intervention was assigned. | | OG002 | Former Smokers | Former cigarette smokers with minimum of 2 years of smoking abstinence Smoking abstinence: N/A: No intervention was assigned. |
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