Comparative Acceptability of Tobacco and Menthol Flavored E-cigarettes (NCT04996940) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Comparative Acceptability of Tobacco and Menthol Flavored E-cigarettes
United States52 participantsStarted 2021-06-20
Plain-language summary
The study is a randomized crossover trial. Current menthol smokers will complete a session with each flavor of an electronic cigarette: menthol and tobacco. The objective of this survey is to assess for flavor preference.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* typically smoking menthol cigarettes
* Non-Hispanic African American or white/Caucasian,
* ≥21 years old, smoke 5-30 cigarettes per day,
* daily cigarette smoker
* smoked at current rate for at least 6 months
* interested in trying e-cigarettes
* not interested in or unable/unwilling to quit cigarette smoking
* willing to complete one in-person study visits
Exclusion Criteria:
* Interested in quitting cigarettes in the next 30 days
* use of smoking cessation pharmacotherapy in the past 30 days
* use of non-cigarette tobacco products in the past 30 days
* use of e-cigarettes \>5x in lifetime
* use of e-cigarettes ≥4 of the past 30 days
* weight \< 110 lbs
* uncontrolled hypertension (systolic BP ≥ 180 or diastolic BP ≥ 105)
* pregnant, plans to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
* live \>10 miles from study site (Fairway CRU)
* current enrollment is a research study or program that aims to alter tobacco use
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.