Measuring young adult appeal for menthol and non-menthol cigarettes: protocol of a clinical trial using both laboratory and intensive longitudinal methods (PRISM).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Although the Food and Drug Administration banned other characterising flavours in cigarettes, menthol cigarettes are still available to consumers. Young adult new smokers are initiating with menthol cigarettes, such that the prevalence of young adults menthol versus non-menthol smokers is increasing. Experimentation with menthol cigarettes is associated with progression to regular smoking and nicotine dependence. This ongoing clinical trial in young adult smokers measures appeal and the reinforcing value of smoking menthol versus non-menthol cigarettes and the impact of these variables on changes in smoking behaviour at a 6-month follow-up.

Methods and analysis

Reinforcement for menthol smoking is assessed in the laboratory using a validated behavioural economic

SUBMITTER: Cohn AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9051549 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature