Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable

Correcting Disinformation About Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars

United States1,000 participantsStarted 2026-09-01

Plain-language summary

Our study tests a multi-level anti- disinformation message (ADM) campaign on menthol cigarette and flavored cigar policies in Black adults.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * African American or Black adults * Aged 18+ * Reside in Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL * Able to read and speak English * Willing to engage in all online study activities including online quarterly surveys over a 12-month period. Exclusion Criteria: \-

What they're measuring

Proportion of participants with specific tobacco industry beliefs

Timeframe: 3, 6, 9, 12 months

Knowledge about menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars

Timeframe: 3, 6, 9, 12 months

Knowledge of flavored tobacco policies

Timeframe: 3, 6, 9, 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07543081

SponsorRutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2028-01-31

Contact for this trial

Study Coordinator

732-331-0626 unvarnished@ints.rutgers.edu

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