This study is testing if e-cigarettes (EC) or nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), like patches and lozenges, can help people with serious mental illness (SMI) reduce or stop smoking regular cigarettes. You would also receive counseling and text messages to help you. The study aims to see how many participants completely stop smoking cigarettes by 4 and 8 weeks. To join, you must be at least 21 years old, smoke 5 or more cigarettes daily, and have a diagnosis of SMI (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or depression). The current status of this study is unclear, and it plans to enroll 60 participants.

Study design

This is an open-label, randomized controlled trial. Participants will be assigned to one of two groups to compare e-cigarettes with nicotine replacement therapy.

What's involved

You will receive an initial telehealth counseling session, followed by up to five additional sessions. You will also receive text messages throughout the study period.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

The study measures how well participants reduce smoking up to 8 weeks.

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