Menthol ban study: will smokers switch or quit?
NCT ID NCT05259566
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested how a menthol ban in cigarettes and e-cigarettes affects people who currently smoke menthol cigarettes. 151 adult smokers were asked to try different scenarios, like a ban on menthol cigarettes only or a total ban on menthol flavors. The goal was to see if they would smoke less or switch to e-cigarettes. The results could help guide future public health policies.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this research could help policymakers understand how a menthol cigarette ban might reduce smoking and whether menthol e-cigarettes help people switch away from cigarettes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed behavioral study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all smokers, and real-world bans could have different effects.
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Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States