Understanding how the size of cigar packages affects smoking behavior
Official title: Advancing the Science on the Impact of Cigar Package Quantity on Cigar Use Behaviors
Funded at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences · NIH-11051493 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how the size, price, and flavors of cigar packages affect young adults' smoking habits, helping us understand what makes them choose to smoke and how it might impact their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | February 1, 2025 |
| Project end | January 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $371,822 |
| NIH project number | 1R01CA297784-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11051493 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals aged 21 and older who use or are at risk of using cigars.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not use cigars or are not interested in tobacco products may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of cigar package sizes on smoking behaviors, particularly among young adults. It aims to analyze how different pack sizes, prices, and flavors influence consumer preferences and usage patterns. By utilizing existing data sources, the study will track changes in cigar sales and consumption over time, focusing on how these factors may contribute to addiction and health risks. The findings could inform public health policies and regulations regarding cigar sales.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved regulations that reduce cigar use and associated health risks among young adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that packaging and pricing can significantly influence tobacco use behaviors, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ganz, Ollie — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Ganz, Ollie
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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.