Menthol accessories put to the test: do they fool smokers?

NCT ID NCT07092501

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether menthol-flavored accessories like crush balls and filter tips can make non-menthol cigarettes feel more like menthol ones. Twenty-four menthol smokers tried different cigarettes and rated them on liking, strength, and ease of use. They also did buying tasks to see how much they'd pay. The goal was to see if these accessories could be a substitute for menthol cigarettes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Menthol-flavored tobacco accessories (crush balls, filter tips, aroma cards)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help understand how menthol alternatives influence smoking behavior and inform future regulations.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed lab study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to all smokers. It does not test health effects or long-term use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cigarette Smoking Smoking

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CIGARETTE CIGARETTE SMOKING BEHAVIOR SMOKING BEHAVIORS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC

Roanoke, Virginia, 24016, United States

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