Do men and women react differently to menthol E-Cigs? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07398976
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 03, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study looks at how men and women differ in their attraction to and addiction risk from menthol-flavored e-cigarettes, both with and without nicotine. Researchers will measure choices and effort to get the product in 60 adult smokers who already use e-cigarettes. The goal is to understand sex-based differences in e-cigarette appeal.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 60 people
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- Started
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Jul 2026
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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21 to 44 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Able to read/write in English * Current cigarette smoking * Prior e-cigarette exposure * Biochemically verified cigarette use * Not trying to quit tobacco use Exclusion Criteria: * Significant medical concerns that would increase study risk * Use of psychoactive drugs unless prescribed and stable * Allergy to menthol or other e-liquid ingredients * Dislike of menthol * Pregnant, trying to get pregnant, breastfeeding
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Locations
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Yale School of Medicine
RECRUITINGNew Haven, Connecticut, 06473, United States
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