Menthol ban plus ads may curb tobacco purchases, study hopes
NCT ID NCT07458607
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at what happens when menthol cigarettes and flavored little cigars are removed from store shelves, combined with quit-smoking ads sent by text. About 1,185 adults who smoke menthol cigarettes will shop in a mock store and answer surveys. The goal is to see if the ban and ads reduce tobacco buying and encourage switching to less harmful products.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Menthol ban and quit-smoking campaign ads
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that banning menthol cigarettes along with supportive ads helps people buy fewer tobacco products, potentially informing public health policies.
What could go wrong
This is a behavioral study in a simulated store, not a real-world ban. Results may not reflect actual quitting or long-term health outcomes.
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Locations
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UNC Mini Mart
RECRUITINGRaleigh, North Carolina, 27609, United States
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