Cigarillo Research Study
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences are conducting a study in young adults to better understand how people use cigarillos and how they affect smoking behavior and experiences.
Fast Facts
Smoke cigarillos
Ages 18-24
Compensation
up to $475
Conducted in
Oklahoma City, OK
Study Background
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences, funded by the National Institutes of Health, are conducting a study in young adults to better understand cigarillo use and smoking behavior.
Cigarillo use can affect smoking behavior, mood, and attitudes toward tobacco products. This study aims to better understand how young adults use cigarillos, how different types of cigarillos influence smoking patterns, and how these experiences affect individuals’ feelings and perceptions.
By studying cigarillo use in a controlled research setting, we hope to gain insights that could inform public health approaches, improve understanding of tobacco use, and support efforts to reduce the risks associated with smoking.
The findings from this research may help guide interventions and policies to reduce tobacco use in young adults.
Study Background
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences, funded by the National Institutes of Health, are conducting a study in young adults to better understand cigarillo use and smoking behavior.
Cigarillo use can affect smoking behavior, mood, and attitudes toward tobacco products. This study aims to better understand how young adults use cigarillos, how different types of cigarillos influence smoking patterns, and how these experiences affect individuals’ feelings and perceptions.
By studying cigarillo use in a controlled research setting, we hope to gain insights that could inform public health approaches, improve understanding of tobacco use, and support efforts to reduce the risks associated with smoking.
The findings from this research may help guide interventions and policies to reduce tobacco use in young adults.
Additional Information
The purpose of this study is to better understand how young adults use flavored cigarillos. We aim to learn how smoking these products affects smoking behavior, how people feel, and their attitudes toward different types of cigarillos.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 18–24
- Currently smoke cigarillos or little cigars
- Not currently interested in reducing tobacco use
- Willing to abstain from nicotine/tobacco for at least 12 hours before lab visits
- Not pregnant or breastfeeding
Exclusion Criteria:
- Medical condition that would interfere with participation
- Unable to read English at an 8th grade level or higher
The study involves several in-lab visits over a few weeks. Once enrolled, participation includes:
In the lab: You will attend 1 pre-screen/baseline visit (approximately 1 hour) and 5 additional lab visits (about 1–2 hours each). During these visits, you will smoke a cigarillo using a machine that measures smoking behavior, complete study surveys, and participate in computerized research tasks.
Assessments: Throughout the study, you will complete surveys about your mood, experiences, and attitudes toward cigarillos. These surveys help researchers understand how smoking behavior affects feelings and perceptions.
As a participant, you may receive up to $475 for completing the research study.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.