Manipulating Tobacco Constituents in Male Menthol Smokers
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Nicotine Dependence
In brief
This study examines the potential effect of reducing nicotine content or menthol or both in men. It will also examine whether there are gender differences in manipulating tobacco flavors and nicotine concentrations in cigarettes on smoking behavior.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02592772
- Run by
- UConn Health
- People needed
- 118
- Starts
- 2016-02-04
- Expected to finish
- 2019-06-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2020-04-09
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- smoking at least 5 menthol cigarettes daily for the last year;
- able to speak, read and understand English;
- male age 18 -45 years of age;
- stable residence;
- not intending to quit smoking within the next 6 weeks.
You may not qualify if…
- unstable psychiatric disorder (Psychiatric symptoms reported that cause current significant impairment in functioning or judgment such that the person's ability to come consistently for study appointments or render a decision regarding informed consent is in question.);
- substance use which exceeds any of the following: marijuana use 3x/week, consuming 21 drinks/week or illicit drug use 1x/week;
- history of cardiovascular disease;
- current blood clot in arms or legs;
- blood pressure >160/100;
- unstable medical problems which may include but are not limited to immune system disorders, severe respiratory diseases, kidney or liver diseases, thyroid problems, substance abuse or dependence that would limit patients ability to follow experimental protocol
- Serious quit attempts in the last 3 months;
- regular use (e.g., greater than weekly) of tobacco products other than cigarettes;
- currently using nicotine replacement or other tobacco cessation products
Where it is running
- UCONN Health Center — Farmington, Connecticut, United States
- Hartford Hospital — Hartford, Connecticut, United States
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