CompletedNot Applicable

Perceptions of Cigarette Smoking in Young Adults

United States199 participantsStarted 2020-08-01

Plain-language summary

This study focuses on menthol (n = 125) and non-menthol (n = 125) smoking young adults (YAs; defined here as ages 18 to 26).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 26 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 18-26 * Currently smoke cigarettes "everyday" or "somedays" * A strong preference for menthol or non-menthol cigarettes * able to read and understand the consent form * willingness to abstain from nicotine or tobacco products for at least 12 hours prior to smoking sessions Exclusion Criteria: * Current use of nicotine replacement therapy * Pregnant or planning to become pregnant; or breastfeeding * self-reported diagnosis of lung disease, including asthma, cystic fibrosis, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; or * self-reported history of cardiac event or distress within the past 3-months

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Subjective Response to Smoking Cigarettes From the Cigarette Evaluation Scale

Timeframe: immediately after smoking usual brand cigarette, at baseline

Average Daily Subjective Response From Smoking

Timeframe: Phase 2 daily diary surveys (estimated 2-4 weeks after baseline)

Highest Trial Competed for a Menthol Cigarette Puff in the Choice Task (Relative Reinforcing Value for Menthol Cigarettes)

Timeframe: Lab session 3 (estimated average 1-4 weeks after baseline)

Past 30-day Cigarette Smoking Frequency

Timeframe: 6-month follow-up survey (6-months post-baseline)

Puff Topography

Timeframe: Laboratory session 1 (up to 4 weeks after baseline)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03953508

SponsorUniversity of Oklahoma

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-12-31

Results submitted2023-11-13

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