Understanding the impact of a menthol ban on smoking behavior
Evaluating the Potential Impact of a Menthol Ban in Cigarettes and E-cigarettes Among Current Menthol Smokers
This study is testing how a ban on menthol cigarettes affects the smoking habits of adults who currently smoke them, to see if switching to different flavored e-cigarettes can help them quit.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 21 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Yale University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New Haven, Connecticut) |
| Trial ID | NCT05259566 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of a proposed menthol ban on cigarette smoking behavior among adults who currently smoke menthol cigarettes. Participants will be randomized into three groups to assess how access to menthol versus tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes influences their smoking habits over an 8-week period. The study aims to provide insights into potential harm reduction strategies and the impact of menthol bans on tobacco-related health disparities. It will take place over four years at Yale University, enrolling 150 participants.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 21 and older who currently smoke menthol cigarettes and are willing to try e-cigarettes.
Not a fit: Patients seeking smoking cessation treatment or those with serious psychiatric or medical conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could inform policies that help reduce smoking rates and improve public health outcomes among menthol cigarette smokers.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have explored the effects of flavoring in tobacco products, but this specific approach to assessing menthol bans is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Provision of signed and dated informed consent form * Age 21 or older * Able to read English * Currently smoking cigarettes * Willing to try e-cigarettes * In good general health Exclusion Criteria: * Seeking smoking cessation treatment * Serious psychiatric or medical condition * Use of other drugs * Unable or unwilling to complete study protocol * Contraindications for study procedures based on medical history
Where this trial is running
New Haven, Connecticut
- Yale University — New Haven, Connecticut, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Krysten Bold, PhD — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Krysten Bold, PhD
- Email: Krysten.bold@yale.edu
- Phone: 203-974-7603
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.