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NCT05555069 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

The Impact of Menthol Flavoring on Switching in Adult Menthol Smokers

A NA study of Smoking Reduction, sponsored by Nikki Nollen, PhD, MA.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
800
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT05555069: Recruiting NA study of Smoking Reduction, sponsored by Nikki Nollen, PhD, MA.

NCT05555069 is a NA study of Smoking Reduction that is actively recruiting participants, run by Nikki Nollen, PhD, MA. The registered enrollment target is 800 participants, above the 208-participant average among 10 other Smoking Reduction trials with a reported enrollment target (285% higher). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT05555069, a NA study of Smoking Reduction, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Nikki Nollen, PhD, MA.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
800 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This study will compare the efficacy of menthol-flavored versus tobacco-flavored 4th generation nicotine salt-based pod-system e-cigarettes in facilitating a switch from combustible cigarettes to e-cigarettes in adult menthol smokers.

Primary Outcome

Complete switching is defined as exclusive use of e-cigarettes, confirmed with CO\< 6ppm and predominant switching; defined as use of the e-cigarette with \>50% reduction in CPD. This will compare the effectiveness of menthol versus tobacco e-cigarettes at facilitating switching at Week 12.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • OTHER Menthol-flavored electronic cigarette
  • OTHER Tobacco-flavored electronic cigarette

Study Locations (1)

Missouri

  • University of Kansas Medical Center - Kansas City

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 800 participants
Start Date 2022-11-08
Est. Completion 2027-03-31
Phase NA
Nikki Nollen, PhD, MA

3 total trials

What NCT05555069 shows while recruiting

NCT05555069 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 800 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, above the 208-participant average among 10 other Smoking Reduction trials with a reported enrollment target (285% higher).

The record links to 1 condition, with Smoking Reduction appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Menthol-flavored electronic cigarette is the first listed.

NCT05555069 reports a single indexed study location in Missouri.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT05555069 about?

NCT05555069 is a clinical study titled "The Impact of Menthol Flavoring on Switching in Adult Menthol Smokers". This study will compare the efficacy of menthol-flavored versus tobacco-flavored 4th generation nicotine salt-based pod-system e-cigarettes in facilitating a switch from combustible cigarettes to e-cigarettes in adult menthol smokers.

What is the current status of trial NCT05555069?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 800 participants. The study started on 2022-11-08. Estimated completion is 2027-03-31.

What conditions does trial NCT05555069 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Smoking Reduction.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05555069?

The interventions under investigation include: Menthol-flavored electronic cigarette (OTHER), Tobacco-flavored electronic cigarette (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05555069?

This trial is sponsored by Nikki Nollen, PhD, MA, which has 3 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT05555069 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Missouri. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

Similar trials for Smoking Reduction

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Where NCT05555069's enrollment target sits among peer trials

800 1st of 10 higher than 10 of 10 other Smoking Reduction trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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