Cigarette Smoking Research Study

STUDY BASICS

Do you smoke cigarettes? Are you 18-65 years old? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to find out how smokers respond to cigarettes that are low in nicotine. Involves 7 in-person visits lasting about 2½ to 3 hours each over 2 weeks. Participants will be asked to stop smoking overnight (for at least 12 hours prior) before each visit. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

Like all tobacco products, cigarettes contain nicotine. The purpose of this study is to help researchers find out how smokers respond to cigarettes that are low in nicotine. Researchers hope their findings will help to reduce the risk of nicotine addiction in the future.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Ages 18-65
• Currently smoke cigarettes
• Not interested in quitting smoking
• Generally healthy (i.e., no chronic health problems)
• Not pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant within the next 6 months
• No history of severe psychiatric issues or current use of psychotropic medications

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

Participation involves:

• Completing 7 in-person visits over a 2-week period. Each visit will take about 2½ to 3 hours to complete.
• Abstaining from nicotine overnight (i.e., not smoking for at least 12 hours) prior to each session. Participants will give a breath sample to measure carbon monoxide to ensure that they have followed instructions to abstain from all nicotine and tobacco products
• Completing questionnaires on your smoking and medical history
• Completing tasks that will include briefly smoking cigarettes with different nicotine levels