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Mint or not? study tests Smokers' preferences for nicotine gum and inhalers

NCT ID NCT02020005

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Minnesota Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study involved 60 African American menthol smokers who tried six different nicotine replacement products, including mint-flavored and non-flavored gum and inhalers. After two weeks of sampling, they chose one product to help them quit smoking for another two weeks. The goal was to understand which flavors and nicotine strengths they liked best, not to test a new treatment.

What this could mean

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Active substance
nicotine gum and nicotine inhaler (mint-flavored and non-flavored)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help design better smoking cessation programs tailored to menthol smokers' preferences.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed preference study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all smokers or lead directly to new therapies.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Start date

Sep 2013

Finished

Dec 2013

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Self-identified as African American or Black; * Aged 18 years or older; * High school graduate or GED; * Smoking at least 10 cigarettes daily for the past year; * Usually smoked mentholated cigarette brand (greater than 80% of the time) in the past two years; * Good physical health (no unstable medical condition); * No contraindications for nicotine inhaler or gum use, such as mouth sores or significant dental or jaw problems; * Stable, good health. Exclusion Criteria: * Recent unstable or untreated psychiatric diagnosis including substance abuse, as determined by the DSM-IV criteria; * Currently using other tobacco or nicotine products other than cigarettes; * Pregnant or nursing.

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Conditions

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Smoking Cessation

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Smoking cessation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Minnesota Masonic Cancer Center

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States

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