Impact of Switching to Non-Menthol Cigarettes Among Smokers

Impact of Switching to Non-Menthol Cigarettes Among Smokers

This pilot study will investigate within-person changes in smoking behavior when current adult smokers are systematically switched from smoking menthol cigarettes to non-menthol cigarettes.

The goals of this project include evaluating the feasibility of a cigarette switching paradigm to examine how switching adult smokers from menthol to non-menthol cigarettes impacts smoking behavior and satisfaction. Smoking behavior will be measured by self-reported total number of cigarettes and time to first cigarette in the morning, assessed during the period of menthol smoking (week 1) and again after switching to non-menthol cigarettes (weeks 2, 3). Smoking satisfaction will be measured by self-reported ratings of the cigarettes, assessed during the period of menthol smoking (week 1) and again after switching to non-menthol cigarettes (weeks 2, 3).

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 or older
• Able to read English
• Cigarette smoker

Exclusion Criteria:

• Seeking smoking cessation treatment
• Serious psychiatric or medical condition
• Use of other drugs
• Unable or unwilling to complete study protocol