How menthol flavoring affects smoking habits in adults
The Impact of Menthol Flavoring on Switching in Adult Menthol Smokers
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-11075350
This study looks at how menthol flavoring in cigarettes affects adult smokers, especially in the African American community, to see how it influences their addiction and ability to quit smoking, while also considering what might happen if menthol cigarettes are banned.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (KANSAS CITY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11075350 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of menthol flavoring in cigarettes on smoking behaviors, particularly focusing on adult menthol smokers. It aims to understand how menthol influences addiction, dependence, and the likelihood of quitting smoking, especially within the African American community, which is significantly affected by menthol cigarette use. The study will analyze the potential consequences of regulatory actions, such as bans on menthol cigarettes and e-cigarettes, on smoking patterns and public health outcomes. By examining these factors, the research seeks to inform tobacco control policies that could better support smokers in transitioning to less harmful alternatives.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adult menthol cigarette smokers, particularly those from the African American community.
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke or who exclusively use non-menthol cigarettes may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective tobacco control policies that help reduce smoking rates and improve health outcomes for menthol smokers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that flavoring in tobacco products can significantly influence smoking behaviors, suggesting that this study's approach is grounded in established findings.
Where this research is happening
KANSAS CITY, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER — KANSAS CITY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: NOLLEN, NICOLE L — UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: NOLLEN, NICOLE L
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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