This study is looking at how a menthol cigarette ban, with or without a quit smoking campaign, affects what tobacco products people buy. Researchers want to see if a quit smoking campaign makes the ban more effective. You might be able to join if you are 21 or older, currently smoke menthol cigarettes, and have bought them from a store recently. The study aims to enroll about 1,185 people. The main goal is to see if people buy fewer combustible tobacco products (like cigarettes) after about one week.

Study design

This is a randomized study with about 1,185 participants. Participants will be assigned by chance to one of three groups: a menthol ban with a quit smoking campaign, a menthol ban only, or a control group where menthol products are available.

What's involved

You would attend two in-person visits at an experimental store, about one week apart. During these visits, you will shop for items and complete computer surveys. Between visits, you will receive text messages.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Your purchasing of combustible tobacco products will be assessed two times, approximately one week apart, starting on the day you enroll.

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