SMART Monitoring of Vaping Behavior in Structured and Naturalistic Settings

Summary:

This pilot study investigates how variations in e-cigarette composition influence vaping behavior and subjective experience among young adult users. The protocol includes two components: a structured tapering arm and a naturalistic observational arm. In the tapering arm, participants follow a guided usage protocol designed to simulate behavior change. In the observational arm, participants continue their regular vaping routines while being passively monitored.

This dual-design approach enables comparative evaluation of self-regulation, behavioral adaptation, and engagement under structured versus habitual conditions. By including both arms, the study strengthens ecological validity and enhances the generalizability of findings to real-world scenarios.

All behavioral data will be unobtrusively collected using the SMART Module—an IoT-enabled monitoring sleeve developed by Recalivape that records puff count, inhalation duration, and usage patterns in real time. These objective behavioral metrics will be analyzed alongside psychometric assessments to examine consumption trends, behavioral modulation, and responsiveness to varied product conditions.

To preserve study validity, participants remain blinded to specific study group assignments and product variables. The study adheres to a rigorous protocol designed to uphold scientific integrity and minimize bias throughout the research process.

Findings from this pilot investigation will inform the development of future digital health interventions and contribute to the design of scalable nicotine reduction strategies.

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