Effects of Tobacco Cut and Nicotine Form on the Abuse Liability of Moist Snuff (NCT06249984)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This clinical trial tests the effects of tobacco cut and nicotine form on the abuse liability in participants who use moist snuff (smokeless tobacco \[SLT\]). Two features of moist snuff that are key targets of manipulation from the tobacco industry and drivers of its addiction potential are length of tobacco cut (long versus fine) and nicotine form (low versus high levels of nicotine in the free-base form). Finer tobacco cuts and higher levels of free-base nicotine (FBN) result in faster, greater nicotine delivery. Researchers want to gain information on how certain characteristics of moist snuff affect how long people use it, how it delivers nicotine, or how much people like it. This clinical trial may provide justifications for local, state, or federal regulations aimed at reducing the appeal and addictiveness of moist snuff.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center — Columbus, Ohio
Age range: 21 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Biospecimen Collection (PROCEDURE)
- Carbon Monoxide Measurement (PROCEDURE)
- Smokeless Tobacco Use (BEHAVIORAL)
- Survey Administration (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center — Columbus, Ohio
- Center for Tobacco Research — Columbus, Ohio
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (800) 293-5066
Email: OSUCCCClinicaltrials@osumc.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.