Menthol ban simulation: could dropping menthol cigarettes lower heart risks?

NCT ID NCT06232447

First seen Apr 23, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looks at what happens to inflammation in the body when menthol cigarette smokers switch to non-menthol cigarettes. Researchers want to see if this change could lower the risk of heart disease. About 68 adults who smoke menthol cigarettes daily will be followed for several weeks. The goal is to understand the potential health benefits of a menthol cigarette ban.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

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    North Chicago, Illinois, 60064, United States

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