“Dr. Michael Siegel, Professor in the Community Department of Health Sciences at Boston University at the School of Public Health initiated BSCITS, or the Behavioral Study of Cigarette and Tobacco Stimulation. According to the October newsletter from SFATA'S, this study is in response to presumptive FDA regulations that will require all E-cig products in order to demonstrate the benefits of e-cigs over cigarette tobacco. Public health.
However, to meet the requirements of this study, more research is needed. The SFATA states that the aim of this research is to study the behavior of vapers, by comparing with the use of nicotine patches for example.
4.5 million would then be needed to complete the study according to Dr. Siegel's reports. The design and size of the research will depend on the total amount of donations received, and could range from a complex behavioral study to a simple survey study, depending on the donations identified.
The ideal study according to Dr. Siegel would be to take advantage of the participation of 800 participants who use e-cigs or nicotine patches, follow them for 10 weeks and then medical follow-up for at least 6 months. If the budget conditions are not met, the study will be amended according to the funds received. "
Source: http://vapenewsmagazine.com/agent-vape/behavioral-cigarette-and-tobacco-substitution-study-seeks-donations
