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Simulated tobacco shop reveals how smokers might respond to FDA bans

NCT ID NCT06988371

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Bethany Shorey Fennell, PhD Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Sep 02, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study looked at how adults who smoke cigarettes daily or only some days might react if certain tobacco products were no longer available. Researchers created a pretend online store where participants could shop for cigarettes and other nicotine products under different rules, like banning flavors or reducing nicotine. The goal was to see how these potential regulations might change what people choose to buy.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to
If successful, this research could help regulators understand how different smoking groups might respond to policies like banning flavors or reducing nicotine, potentially guiding future public health decisions.
What could go wrong
This was a simulated online shopping experiment, not a real-world policy change. People's actual behavior in a real marketplace might differ from their choices in a hypothetical setting.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

747 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2025

Finished

Aug 2026

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

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * At least 18 years old * Consume cigarettes 4-30 days per month * Have no plans to quit nicotine/tobacco products * Read and understand English Exclusion Criteria:

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Conditions

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nicotine dependence Tobacco Use

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Cigarette use Tobacco use

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Kentucky

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40504, United States

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