Warning Labels for Youth Smoking
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This study explores the effect of the little cigars and cigarillos (LCC) warnings on youth who currently use, have ever used, or are susceptible to using LCCs. This study will inform the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) implementation of LCC warnings, which can reduce LCC use and lessen tobacco health disparities among youth.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Little Cigar and Cigarillo Warnings for Youth?
Research shows that pictorial warnings (warnings with images) are more effective at discouraging cigarette use than text-only warnings. Although this has not been directly studied for cigarillos, the same principle may apply, suggesting that pictorial warnings could be more effective for discouraging cigarillo use among young people.12345
How is the treatment 'Warning Labels for Youth Smoking' different from other treatments for youth smoking?
The treatment 'Warning Labels for Youth Smoking' is unique because it focuses on using warning labels as a preventive measure to reduce smoking among youth, rather than relying on traditional methods like nicotine replacement therapies or medications. This approach targets the psychological aspect of smoking by raising awareness and discouraging initiation through visual cues.12678
Research Team
Leah Ranney, PhD, MA
Principal Investigator
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for young people who currently use, have used before, or might use little cigars and cigarillos (LCCs), with a focus on Black/African American youth. The study aims to understand how warnings affect their views and choices about LCCs.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive different types of LCC warnings, including FDA-proposed warnings with images, text-only warnings, and Surgeon General text-only warnings
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in willingness to use LCCs and beliefs about LCC harms
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Little Cigar and Cigarillo Warnings for Youth
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Collaborator
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborator