Warning Labels on Cigarillo Packages for Smoking
Trial Summary
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 involving warning labels on cigarillo packages?
Research shows that pictorial warnings are more effective than text-only warnings in discouraging smoking and informing smokers about health risks. Studies have found that pictorial warnings on cigarette packages are more impactful in motivating people to quit smoking and change their smoking habits compared to text-only warnings.12345
Is it safe for humans to participate in clinical trials about warning labels on cigarillo packages?
How do warning labels on cigarillo packages differ from other treatments for smoking?
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this study is to examine the impact of repeated exposure to cigarillo warnings on cigarillo users' intentions and behaviors for cigarillo smoking. Eligible participants will be randomized to one of three experimental conditions that will vary based on cigarillo warning format.For 4 weeks, participants will participate in an image-sorting task where they will be asked to sort a set of \~18 cigarillo packages into flavor categories determined a priori by the research team (e.g., Mint, Fruit, Dessert).At the end of the study, participants will be notified of the purpose of the study and provided links to resources with information about the harms of cigarillo smoking and cessation.The study will be conducted in an online survey, working with Qualtrics research company, who will program the survey, recruit and screen participants, and administer the survey.
Research Team
Jennifer Ross, PhD
Principal Investigator
School of Public Health - Health Law Policy & Management Dept
Eligibility Criteria
This study is for current cigarillo smokers who have used cigarillos at least once a week in the past month. Participants will be recruited through Qualtrics Research Services.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants participate in an image-sorting task for 4 weeks, sorting cigarillo packages into flavor categories
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in intentions and behaviors related to cigarillo smoking
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Package image sorting with FDA text-only warnings
- Package image sorting with pictorial warnings
- Package image sorting with Surgeon General text-only warnings
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Boston University
Lead Sponsor
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Collaborator
Brown University
Collaborator
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborator