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Puff Topography and Sensory Effects Across IQOS Device Generations

29 de julio de 2026 actualizado por: American University of Beirut Medical Center

Puff Topography and Sensory Effects Across IQOS Device Generations: A Randomized Crossover Study

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn how people use two generations of IQOS heated tobacco devices and how each device affects their smoking behavior and sensory experience.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • Do participants puff differently when using the newer IQOS Iluma i compared to the older IQOS 2.4?
  • Does the flavor of the tobacco stick (preferred flavor vs. standard tobacco flavor) affect puffing behavior or sensory experience?
  • What are the differences in throat hit, mouthfeel, and satisfaction between the two devices?

Participants will:

  • Attend 2 laboratory visits at the American University of Beirut
  • Use both the IQOS Iluma i and IQOS 2.4 devices during each visit
  • Have their puffing behavior recorded automatically during device use
  • Provide a breath sample before and after each use session
  • Complete short questionnaires about how each device felt and their urge to smoke

Descripción general del estudio

Estado

Reclutamiento

Condiciones

Intervención / Tratamiento

Descripción detallada

Heated tobacco products (HTPs) such as IQOS have evolved across generations, with newer models using induction-based heating rather than a ceramic blade. Nicotine yields have declined across generations, raising the possibility that sensory characteristics have been modified to maintain product appeal. Current emissions assessments rely on standardized machine-puffing regimens derived from cigarette testing, which may not reflect real-world IQOS user behavior. This study will characterize puff topography (volume, duration, flow rate, inter-puff interval, number of puffs) in 50 exclusive IQOS users during ad-libitum use of the IQOS Iluma i and IQOS 2.4 under preferred and standardized (Amber) flavor conditions. A randomized crossover design with two visits will be used, with device order within each visit randomized using a Williams design. Secondary outcomes include chemosensory ratings (mouthfeel, ease of draw, throat hit), and subjective effects (satisfaction, pleasantness, taste, urges). Data will inform device-specific puffing regimens for use in future emissions assessments.

Tipo de estudio

Intervencionista

Inscripción (Estimado)

50

Fase

  • No aplica

Contactos y Ubicaciones

Esta sección proporciona los datos de contacto de quienes realizan el estudio e información sobre dónde se lleva a cabo este estudio.

Estudio Contacto

  • Nombre: Soha Talih, PhD
  • Número de teléfono: 3627 +961-1-350000
  • Correo electrónico: st38@aub.edu.lb

Copia de seguridad de contactos de estudio

  • Nombre: Mario El Hourani, PhD
  • Número de teléfono: +96170715263
  • Correo electrónico: me217@aub.edu.lb

Ubicaciones de estudio

  • Líbano
      • Beirut, Líbano
        • Reclutamiento
        • Clinical Aerosol Technology Laboratory (CATLAB), American University of Beirut
    • Beirut
      • Beirut, Beirut, Líbano, 1107 2020
        • Reclutamiento
        • Clinical Aerosol Technology Laboratory (CATLAB), American University of Beirut
        • Contacto:
          • Dr. Soha Talih, PHD
          • Número de teléfono: 3627 +9611350000
          • Correo electrónico: st38@aub.edu.lb

Criterios de participación

Los investigadores buscan personas que se ajusten a una determinada descripción, denominada criterio de elegibilidad. Algunos ejemplos de estos criterios son el estado de salud general de una persona o tratamientos previos.

Criterio de elegibilidad

Edades elegibles para estudiar

  • Adulto
  • Adulto Mayor

Acepta Voluntarios Saludables

Sí

Descripción

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Current IQOS user (at least 3 days per week in the past 30 days)
  • Age 18 to 65 years
  • Generally healthy
  • Willing to provide informed written consent
  • Willing to attend all laboratory visits
  • Willing to abstain from all nicotine and tobacco products for at least 12 hours before each visit

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Use of any tobacco products other than IQOS in the past 30 days
  • Chronic cardiovascular conditions, seizures, or abnormal blood pressure
  • Current psychiatric disorder requiring active treatment, including major depressive disorder
  • Regular use of prescription medications that may influence cardiovascular function, respiratory function, or nicotine metabolism (excluding vitamins or birth control)
  • Use of cocaine, opioids, benzodiazepines, or methamphetamines in the past month
  • Marijuana use on more than 15 days per month
  • Current pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Plans to quit nicotine or tobacco products within the next 30 days

Plan de estudios

Esta sección proporciona detalles del plan de estudio, incluido cómo está diseñado el estudio y qué mide el estudio.

¿Cómo está diseñado el estudio?

Detalles de diseño

  • Propósito principal: Ciencia básica
  • Asignación: Aleatorizado
  • Modelo Intervencionista: Asignación cruzada
  • Enmascaramiento: Ninguno (etiqueta abierta)

Armas e Intervenciones

Grupo de participantes/brazo
Intervención / Tratamiento
Experimental: IQOS Iluma i (Induction Heating)
Participants use the IQOS Iluma i device with TEREA tobacco sticks under two flavor conditions (preferred flavor and standardized Amber flavor) across study visits. The IQOS Iluma i uses induction-based heating technology.
Dispositivo: IQOS Iluma i with TEREA Tobacco Sticks
The IQOS Iluma i is an induction-heated tobacco device used with TEREA STICKS. Participants use the device ad libitum during two smoking bouts (preferred flavor and Amber flavor conditions) across two study visits. Puff topography is recorded continuously during use.
Comparador activo: IQOS 2.4 (Blade Heating)
Participants use the IQOS 2.4 device with HEETS tobacco sticks under two flavor conditions (preferred flavor and standardized Amber flavor) across study visits. The IQOS 2.4 uses ceramic blade heating technology.
Dispositivo: IQOS 2.4 with HEETS Tobacco Sticks
The IQOS 2.4 is a ceramic blade-heated tobacco device used with HEETS tobacco sticks. Participants use the device ad libitum during two smoking bouts (preferred flavor and Amber flavor conditions) across two study visits. Puff topography is recorded continuously during use.

¿Qué mide el estudio?

Medidas de resultado primarias

Medida de resultado
Medida Descripción
Periodo de tiempo
Chemosensory Effects - Mouthful
Periodo de tiempo: Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
Chemosensory Effects: Three sensory feedback items assessed after each smoking bout: (1) Mouthful - amount of aerosol filling the mouth, rated on a 1-5 visual analog scale (1 = barely any smoke to 5 = a lot of smoke); higher scores indicate greater mouthful sensation.
Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
Chemosensory Effects - Ease of draw
Periodo de tiempo: Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
Chemosensory Effects: Three sensory feedback items assessed after each smoking bout: (2) Ease of draw - effort required to draw a puff, rated on a 1-5 visual analog scale (1 = easy to 5 = hard); higher scores indicate greater effort required.
Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
Chemosensory Effects - Throat hit
Periodo de tiempo: Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
Chemosensory Effects: Three sensory feedback items assessed after each smoking bout: (3) Throat hit - intensity of throat sensation, rated on a 0-100 General Labeled Magnitude Scale (0 = barely detectable to 100 = strongest imaginable); higher scores indicate greater throat hit intensity.
Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
Mean Puff Duration
Periodo de tiempo: Continuously during each ad-libitum smoking bout, at Visit 1 (day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
Mean duration (seconds) of each puff recorded continuously during ad-libitum use of each device using the eTOP puff topography instrument.
Continuously during each ad-libitum smoking bout, at Visit 1 (day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
Number of Puffs Per Stick
Periodo de tiempo: Continuously during each ad-libitum smoking bout, at Visit 1 (day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
Total number of puffs taken per tobacco stick during each ad-libitum smoking bout, recorded using the eTOP puff topography instrument.
Continuously during each ad-libitum smoking bout, at Visit 1 (day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
Mean Inter-Puff Interval
Periodo de tiempo: Continuously during each ad-libitum smoking bout, at Visit 1 (day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
Mean time (seconds) between the end of one puff and the start of the next, recorded continuously during ad-libitum use of each device using the eTOP puff topography instrument.
Continuously during each ad-libitum smoking bout, at Visit 1 (day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
Mean Puff Flow Rate
Periodo de tiempo: Continuously during each ad-libitum smoking bout, at Visit 1 (day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
Mean peak puff flow rate (mL/s) recorded continuously during ad-libitum use of each device using the eTOP puff topography instrument.
Continuously during each ad-libitum smoking bout, at Visit 1 (day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
Urge to Use IQOS - Factor 1: desire/intention
Periodo de tiempo: Immediately before and immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
Urge to use IQOS assessed using a 10-item adaptation of the Questionnaire on Smoking Urges-Brief (QSU-Brief), rated on a 7-point scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 7 = Strongly Agree). Higher scores indicate greater urge to use IQOS. Total score and subscale scores (Factor 1: desire/intention; Factor 2: negative reinforcement) will be reported.
Immediately before and immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
Urge to Use IQOS - Factor 2: negative reinforcement
Periodo de tiempo: Immediately before and immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
Urge to use IQOS assessed using a 10-item adaptation of the Questionnaire on Smoking Urges-Brief (QSU-Brief), rated on a 7-point scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 7 = Strongly Agree). Higher scores indicate greater urge to use IQOS. Total score and subscale scores (Factor 1: desire/intention; Factor 2: negative reinforcement) will be reported.
Immediately before and immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
Subjective Effects of IQOS Use - satisfaction
Periodo de tiempo: Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
12-item questionnaire assessing subjective effects of IQOS use, rated on a 7-point scale (1 = Not at all to 7 = Extremely). Higher scores indicate greater intensity of the effect. Items assess: satisfaction, taste, throat/chest sensations, calming, alertness, irritability relief, concentration, hunger suppression, dizziness, nausea, craving relief, and enjoyment. Each item is reported individually. The questionnaire is a modified version of the Subjective Effects Questionnaire (SEQ), adapted for IQOS.
Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
Subjective Effects of IQOS Use - taste
Periodo de tiempo: Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
12-item questionnaire assessing subjective effects of IQOS use, rated on a 7-point scale (1 = Not at all to 7 = Extremely). Higher scores indicate greater intensity of the effect. Items assess: satisfaction, taste, throat/chest sensations, calming, alertness, irritability relief, concentration, hunger suppression, dizziness, nausea, craving relief, and enjoyment. Each item is reported individually. The questionnaire is a modified version of the Subjective Effects Questionnaire (SEQ), adapted for IQOS.
Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
Subjective Effects of IQOS Use - throat/chest sensations
Periodo de tiempo: Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
12-item questionnaire assessing subjective effects of IQOS use, rated on a 7-point scale (1 = Not at all to 7 = Extremely). Higher scores indicate greater intensity of the effect. Items assess: satisfaction, taste, throat/chest sensations, calming, alertness, irritability relief, concentration, hunger suppression, dizziness, nausea, craving relief, and enjoyment. Each item is reported individually. The questionnaire is a modified version of the Subjective Effects Questionnaire (SEQ), adapted for IQOS.
Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
Subjective Effects of IQOS Use - calm
Periodo de tiempo: Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
12-item questionnaire assessing subjective effects of IQOS use, rated on a 7-point scale (1 = Not at all to 7 = Extremely). Higher scores indicate greater intensity of the effect. Items assess: satisfaction, taste, throat/chest sensations, calming, alertness, irritability relief, concentration, hunger suppression, dizziness, nausea, craving relief, and enjoyment. Each item is reported individually. The questionnaire is a modified version of the Subjective Effects Questionnaire (SEQ), adapted for IQOS.
Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
Subjective Effects of IQOS Use - awake
Periodo de tiempo: Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
12-item questionnaire assessing subjective effects of IQOS use, rated on a 7-point scale (1 = Not at all to 7 = Extremely). Higher scores indicate greater intensity of the effect. Items assess: satisfaction, taste, throat/chest sensations, calming, alertness, irritability relief, concentration, hunger suppression, dizziness, nausea, craving relief, and enjoyment. Each item is reported individually. The questionnaire is a modified version of the Subjective Effects Questionnaire (SEQ), adapted for IQOS.
Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
Subjective Effects of IQOS Use - irritable
Periodo de tiempo: Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
12-item questionnaire assessing subjective effects of IQOS use, rated on a 7-point scale (1 = Not at all to 7 = Extremely). Higher scores indicate greater intensity of the effect. Items assess: satisfaction, taste, throat/chest sensations, calming, alertness, irritability relief, concentration, hunger suppression, dizziness, nausea, craving relief, and enjoyment. Each item is reported individually. The questionnaire is a modified version of the Subjective Effects Questionnaire (SEQ), adapted for IQOS.
Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
Subjective Effects of IQOS Use - concentration
Periodo de tiempo: Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
12-item questionnaire assessing subjective effects of IQOS use, rated on a 7-point scale (1 = Not at all to 7 = Extremely). Higher scores indicate greater intensity of the effect. Items assess: satisfaction, taste, throat/chest sensations, calming, alertness, irritability relief, concentration, hunger suppression, dizziness, nausea, craving relief, and enjoyment. Each item is reported individually. The questionnaire is a modified version of the Subjective Effects Questionnaire (SEQ), adapted for IQOS.
Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
Subjective Effects of IQOS Use - hungry
Periodo de tiempo: Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
12-item questionnaire assessing subjective effects of IQOS use, rated on a 7-point scale (1 = Not at all to 7 = Extremely). Higher scores indicate greater intensity of the effect. Items assess: satisfaction, taste, throat/chest sensations, calming, alertness, irritability relief, concentration, hunger suppression, dizziness, nausea, craving relief, and enjoyment. Each item is reported individually. The questionnaire is a modified version of the Subjective Effects Questionnaire (SEQ), adapted for IQOS.
Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
Subjective Effects of IQOS Use - dizziness
Periodo de tiempo: Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
12-item questionnaire assessing subjective effects of IQOS use, rated on a 7-point scale (1 = Not at all to 7 = Extremely). Higher scores indicate greater intensity of the effect. Items assess: satisfaction, taste, throat/chest sensations, calming, alertness, irritability relief, concentration, hunger suppression, dizziness, nausea, craving relief, and enjoyment. Each item is reported individually. The questionnaire is a modified version of the Subjective Effects Questionnaire (SEQ), adapted for IQOS.
Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
Subjective Effects of IQOS Use - nausea
Periodo de tiempo: Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
12-item questionnaire assessing subjective effects of IQOS use, rated on a 7-point scale (1 = Not at all to 7 = Extremely). Higher scores indicate greater intensity of the effect. Items assess: satisfaction, taste, throat/chest sensations, calming, alertness, irritability relief, concentration, hunger suppression, dizziness, nausea, craving relief, and enjoyment. Each item is reported individually. The questionnaire is a modified version of the Subjective Effects Questionnaire (SEQ), adapted for IQOS.
Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
Subjective Effects of IQOS Use - craving relief
Periodo de tiempo: Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
12-item questionnaire assessing subjective effects of IQOS use, rated on a 7-point scale (1 = Not at all to 7 = Extremely). Higher scores indicate greater intensity of the effect. Items assess: satisfaction, taste, throat/chest sensations, calming, alertness, irritability relief, concentration, hunger suppression, dizziness, nausea, craving relief, and enjoyment. Each item is reported individually. The questionnaire is a modified version of the Subjective Effects Questionnaire (SEQ), adapted for IQOS.
Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
Subjective Effects of IQOS Use - enjoyment
Periodo de tiempo: Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)
12-item questionnaire assessing subjective effects of IQOS use, rated on a 7-point scale (1 = Not at all to 7 = Extremely). Higher scores indicate greater intensity of the effect. Items assess: satisfaction, taste, throat/chest sensations, calming, alertness, irritability relief, concentration, hunger suppression, dizziness, nausea, craving relief, and enjoyment. Each item is reported individually. The questionnaire is a modified version of the Subjective Effects Questionnaire (SEQ), adapted for IQOS.
Immediately after each smoking bout, at Visit 1 (Day 1) and Visit 2 (Visit 2 scheduled at least 48 hours after Visit 1)

Colaboradores e Investigadores

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Patrocinador

American University of Beirut Medical Center

Investigadores

  • Investigador principal: Soha Talih, American University of Beirut Medical Center

Fechas de registro del estudio

Estas fechas rastrean el progreso del registro del estudio y los envíos de resultados resumidos a ClinicalTrials.gov. Los registros del estudio y los resultados informados son revisados ​​por la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina (NLM) para asegurarse de que cumplan con los estándares de control de calidad específicos antes de publicarlos en el sitio web público.

Fechas importantes del estudio

Inicio del estudio (Actual)

27 de julio de 2026

Finalización primaria (Estimado)

1 de octubre de 2027

Finalización del estudio (Estimado)

15 de diciembre de 2027

Fechas de registro del estudio

Enviado por primera vez

3 de julio de 2026

Primero enviado que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad

13 de julio de 2026

Publicado por primera vez (Actual)

20 de julio de 2026

Actualizaciones de registros de estudio

Última actualización publicada (Actual)

30 de julio de 2026

Última actualización enviada que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad

29 de julio de 2026

Última verificación

1 de junio de 2026

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Otros números de identificación del estudio

  • BIO-2026-0012
  • AUB (Otro número de subvención/financiamiento: American University of Beirut)

Plan de datos de participantes individuales (IPD)

¿Planea compartir datos de participantes individuales (IPD)?

NO

Descripción del plan IPD

Individual participant data will not be shared. Data are stored on password-protected institutional computers at the American University of Beirut and are accessible only to authorized study personnel. Data may be made available to qualified researchers upon reasonable request to the corresponding author.

Información sobre medicamentos y dispositivos, documentos del estudio

Estudia un producto farmacéutico regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.

No

Estudia un producto de dispositivo regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.

No

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