E-Cigarette Use Amongst an Orthodontic population

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  E-Cigarette Use Amongst an Orthodontic population: A Cross-Sectional Study of Prevalence and Preferences for Cessation Advice

• IRAS ID

  359650

• Contact name

  Susi Caldwell

• Contact email

  susi.caldwell@mft.nhs.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  University of Manchester

• Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier

  NHS002288, Sponsor Reference

• Duration of Study in the UK

  3 years, 0 months, 4 days

• Research summary

  This study investigates e-cigarette use and attitudes toward cessation among orthodontic patients aged 11–18 in NHS clinics in England. A short, anonymous paper-based questionnaire will be administered during routine appointments. The survey captures non-identifiable information on vaping behaviours, attitudes toward quitting, and preferences for support. Participation is voluntary and confidential. No identifiable data will be collected. Ethical safeguards include age-appropriate survey language, proportionate consent via integrated information at the top of the questionnaire (per HRA guidance), and staff oversight during distribution. Results will inform whether orthodontic clinics are a suitable setting for future targeted vaping cessation interventions.

• REC name

  London - London Bridge Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  25/PR/1460

• Date of REC Opinion

  10 Nov 2025

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion