Addiction Potential, Flavoring Content, and Substitutability of Concept Flavored Cigarillos among Young Adult Cigarillo Users

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating cigar smoking behavior among young adults aged 18 to 24 who currently use cigarillos. The study aims to understand how different flavored cigarillos, including concept, characterizing, and tobacco flavors, influence smoking appeal, addiction potential, and possible quitting or switching behaviors under various flavor ban scenarios. This research will help clarify the role of flavor additives and ingredients in tobacco use and perceptions. Participants will be randomly assigned to smoke one of three types of cigarillos: concept flavored, characterizing flavored, or tobacco flavored. They will use one of three cigarillo brands while researchers assess their puffing behavior, subjective effects like satisfaction and taste, and exhaled carbon monoxide levels. The study includes an Experimental Tobacco Marketplace to simulate purchasing decisions and product substitution or quitting under different regulatory scenarios. During approximately two weeks from enrollment to the final smoking visit, participants' puff numbers and subjective rewards from smoking will be measured. Researchers will track smoking behavior and product appeal through surveys and laboratory assessments. The study requires participants to abstain from nicotine or tobacco for at least 12 hours before visits and monitors adherence to study procedures. Overall participation lasts about two weeks, focusing on detailed smoking and perception outcomes.

Cigar Legislation and Regulation in Tobacco for the Young (Project CLARITY)