Using cigarette package inserts to help smokers quit
Evaluation of cigarette package inserts for enhanced communication with smokers
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT COLUMBIA · NIH-10753499
This study is looking at how helpful little leaflets inside cigarette packs can be in encouraging smokers to quit, especially when they come with strong warning pictures, and it's designed for adult smokers in the US who want to know more about quitting.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT COLUMBIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10753499 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of cigarette package inserts, which are small leaflets inside cigarette packs, in communicating health messages to smokers. The study will evaluate how inserts containing efficacy messages about quitting smoking can influence smokers' behavior, particularly when paired with strong pictorial health warning labels. By conducting experiments with adult smokers in the US, the research aims to determine the best ways to use these inserts to promote smoking cessation. The findings could inform future public health policies and labeling strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adult smokers in the United States who are looking to quit smoking.
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke or are under 21 years old may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective smoking cessation strategies that help smokers quit through improved communication on cigarette packaging.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in Canada has shown promising results regarding the effectiveness of health messages on cigarette package inserts, indicating that this approach may be beneficial.
Where this research is happening
COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT COLUMBIA — COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: THRASHER, JAMES — UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AT COLUMBIA
- Study coordinator: THRASHER, JAMES
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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