Smoking StatusNCT00262158
Analysis of 'Tobacco and Alcohol Tax Law' and Its Impact on Cigarette Consumption
An observational study of Smoking Status and Cigarette Consumption, run by National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan.
Trial summary
This project is the survey on smoking behavior in Taiwan. The survey information will be used to analyze the influence of the earmarked tax of cigarettes on (1)the consumption of cigarette,(2)the substitution between the consumption of domestic and imported cigarettes, and(3)the consumption of other addictive goods. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Smoking Status, Cigarette Consumption
- How many people
- 4,000 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Aug 2004to Sep 2004
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- The random sample of population over 18 years old.
Who cannot join
- -
About this study
Official title: The Survey of Cigarette Consumption
This project is the survey on smoking behavior in Taiwan. The survey information will be used to analyze the influence of the earmarked tax of cigarettes on (1)the consumption of cigarette,(2)the substitution between the consumption of domestic and imported cigarettes, and(3)the consumption of other addictive goods.
Read the detailed description
The specific aims of this study are as follows:
Test hypotheses regarding the influence of cigarette tax on the consumption of cigarette and other addictive goods:
To test the hypothesis that the imposition of earmarked tax of cigarettes will cause decrease of cigarette consumption.
To test the hypothesis that the imposition of earmarked tax of alcohol will cause the substitution of consumption of domestic and imported cigarettes.
To test the hypothesis that the imposition of earmarked tax of cigarettes will cause the substitution of consumption of high-priced and low-priced cigarettes.
To test the hypothesis that the imposition of earmarked tax of cigarettes will cause decrease of the consumption of other addictive goods.
To test the hypothesis that the imposition of earmarked tax of alcohol will cause decrease of alcohol consumption.
To test the hypothesis that the imposition of earmarked tax of alcohol will cause decrease of the consumption of other addictive goods.
To test the hypothesis that price effect of earmarked cigarette tax on addicted smokers is less than on non-addicted smokers.
To test the hypothesis that price effect earmarked cigarette tax on heavy smokers is less than on light and moderate smokers.
To test the hypothesis that earmarked cigarette tax and alcohol tax are regressive.
Test hypotheses regarding the influence of information, knowledge attitude on cigarette smoking and smoking cessation.
To test the hypothesis that exposure to anti-smoking information is negatively related to cigarette smoking and positively related to smoking cessation.
To test the hypothesis that exposure to information on cigarette promotion is positively related to cigarette smoking and negatively related to smoking cessation.
To test the hypothesis that people perceiving high risk of cigarette smoking are less likely to smoke.
To test the hypothesis that highly risk averse people are less likely to smoke.
- Conditions
- Smoking Status, Cigarette Consumption
- Keywords
- smoking status, cigarette consumption
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Dec 2005 (estimated)
- Study startAug 2004
- Study completionSep 2004
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Smoking StatusStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
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More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Time perspective
- Other
- Enrolment
- 4,000 participants
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Bureau of Health Promotion,DoH,Taiwan
- Investigators
- Yi-Wen Ysai, Ph.D., Principal investigator, NHRI
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00262158
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- EC 0930704
- Status last verified
- Dec 2005
- First submitted
- 5 Dec 2005
- Last updated
- 6 Dec 2005
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Dec 2005. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Survey of Cigarette Consumption
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00262158
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- EC 0930704
- Conditions
- Smoking Status, Cigarette Consumption
- Keywords
- smoking status, cigarette consumption
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 4,000 participants
- Lead sponsor
- National Health Research Institutes, TaiwanUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Bureau of Health Promotion,DoH,Taiwan
- Study start
- Aug 2004
- Study completion
- Sep 2004
- First posted
- 6 Dec 2005 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This project is the survey on smoking behavior in Taiwan. The survey information will be used to analyze the influence of the earmarked tax of cigarettes on (1)the consumption of cigarette,(2)the substitution between the consumption of domestic and imported cigarettes, and(3)the consumption of other addictive goods.
Detailed description
The specific aims of this study are as follows:
Test hypotheses regarding the influence of cigarette tax on the consumption of cigarette and other addictive goods:
To test the hypothesis that the imposition of earmarked tax of cigarettes will cause decrease of cigarette consumption.
To test the hypothesis that the imposition of earmarked tax of alcohol will cause the substitution of consumption of domestic and imported cigarettes.
To test the hypothesis that the imposition of earmarked tax of cigarettes will cause the substitution of consumption of high-priced and low-priced cigarettes.
To test the hypothesis that the imposition of earmarked tax of cigarettes will cause decrease of the consumption of other addictive goods.
To test the hypothesis that the imposition of earmarked tax of alcohol will cause decrease of alcohol consumption.
To test the hypothesis that the imposition of earmarked tax of alcohol will cause decrease of the consumption of other addictive goods.
To test the hypothesis that price effect of earmarked cigarette tax on addicted smokers is less than on non-addicted smokers.
To test the hypothesis that price effect earmarked cigarette tax on heavy smokers is less than on light and moderate smokers.
To test the hypothesis that earmarked cigarette tax and alcohol tax are regressive.
Test hypotheses regarding the influence of information, knowledge attitude on cigarette smoking and smoking cessation.
To test the hypothesis that exposure to anti-smoking information is negatively related to cigarette smoking and positively related to smoking cessation.
To test the hypothesis that exposure to information on cigarette promotion is positively related to cigarette smoking and negatively related to smoking cessation.
To test the hypothesis that people perceiving high risk of cigarette smoking are less likely to smoke.
To test the hypothesis that highly risk averse people are less likely to smoke.
Study design
- Time perspective
- Other
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- The random sample of population over 18 years old.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- -
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 6 Dec 2005.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Yi-Wen Ysai, Ph.D. principal investigator
NHRI
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Smoking Status and Cigarette Consumption, run by National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 6 Dec 2005. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 6 Dec 2005.