How cigarillo packaging and labeling affects young adults
Project 3: Influence of Cigarillo Packaging and Labeling on Young Adults
This study looks at how the way cigarillos are packaged and labeled affects how young adults think about smoking them, and it involves around 4,200 participants to help find ways to reduce tobacco use among youth.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10478095 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how different packaging and labeling of cigarillos influence the perceptions and smoking intentions of young adults. By conducting a series of online experiments and observational studies, the project aims to understand the impact of warning labels, flavor descriptors, and packaging colors on young adult smokers. The study will involve approximately 4,200 participants, focusing on their responses to various cigarillo marketing strategies. The findings will help inform public health policies aimed at reducing tobacco use among youth.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adults aged 18-24 who have smoked cigarillos in the past year.
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke or have never smoked cigarillos are unlikely to benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective regulations on cigarillo marketing that reduce smoking rates among young adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that packaging and labeling can significantly influence smoking behaviors, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Delnevo, Cristine D — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Delnevo, Cristine D
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.