Tobacco Regulations for Smoking

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Mikhail N Koffarnus

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The goal of this project is to look at the effect of proposed tobacco product regulations in Appalachian Kentucky. Appalachian Kentucky is a diverse and underserved rural area that would benefit from more tobacco regulation research. Researchers will study the effects of three proposed tobacco product regulations among users of tobacco products in Appalachian KY. Researchers will also study how degree of rurality effects how those regulations impact behavior. Participants will be asked to complete online surveys and tests, online shopping sessions in a simulated Experimental Tobacco Marketplace, and track their tobacco product use throughout the 9-week experiment.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults over 21 in Appalachian Kentucky who use nicotine or tobacco daily, understand English, and don't plan to quit or seek treatment within the next 9 weeks. It aims to help a diverse rural area by studying proposed tobacco regulations.

Inclusion Criteria

I use nicotine or tobacco products every day.

I am at least 21 years old.

I do not plan to quit smoking or using tobacco in the next 9 weeks.

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Participant Groups

Researchers are testing how three potential regulations on tobacco products might change user behavior. Participants will engage with online surveys, simulated shopping in an Experimental Tobacco Marketplace, and track their usage over a 9-week period.

4Treatment groups

Active Control

Placebo Group

Group I: Rural - Very Low Nicotine CigaretteActive Control4 Interventions

Participants who reside in rural locales of Appalachian KY and receive very low nicotine cigarettes during the sampling period.

Group II: Peri-Urban - Very Low Nicotine CigaretteActive Control4 Interventions

Participants who reside in peri-urban locales of Appalachian KY and receive very low nicotine cigarettes during the sampling period.

Group III: Rural - Conventional CigarettePlacebo Group3 Interventions

Participants who reside in rural locales of Appalachian KY and receive conventional cigarettes during the sampling period.

Group IV: Peri-Urban - Conventional CigarettePlacebo Group3 Interventions

Participants who reside in peri-urban locales of Appalachian KY and receive conventional cigarettes during the sampling period.