Remote Smoking Research Study
Researchers at Brown University are studying how switching from cigarettes to less harmful nicotine products like e-cigarettes, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges or nicotine gum affects people’s health, particularly their weight.
Fast Facts
Smoke Cigarettes Daily
Ages 21+
Compensation Provided
Conducted Remotely
Study Background
Help us understand how using safer nicotine products can affect smoking, smoking-related health problems, and cigarette addiction.
Overweight people are at higher risk for health issues like heart, lung, and metabolic diseases. In this study, we want to find out if switching to safer nicotine products, like e-cigarettes, nicotine patches, or nicotine gum, can lower these health risks and help people smoke fewer cigarettes each day. We also want to learn how switching from regular cigarettes to other nicotine products might affect your weight.
By taking part in this study, you can help us learn more about the effects of these safer nicotine products. Join our remote study today!
Cara Murphy, PhD, Study Protocol #00000326
Study Background
Help us understand how using safer nicotine products can affect smoking, smoking-related health problems, and cigarette addiction.
Overweight people are at higher risk for health issues like heart, lung, and metabolic diseases. In this study, we want to find out if switching to safer nicotine products, like e-cigarettes, nicotine patches, or nicotine gum, can lower these health risks and help people smoke fewer cigarettes each day. We also want to learn how switching from regular cigarettes to other nicotine products might affect your weight.
By taking part in this study, you can help us learn more about the effects of these safer nicotine products. Join our remote study today!
Cara Murphy, PhD, Study Protocol #00000326
Additional Information
The purpose of this study is to learn more about how using safer nicotine products may impact smoking, smoking-related health problems, and cigarette addiction in individuals who are overweight.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 21+
- Smokes cigarettes daily
- Are overweight or obese
- Willing to use e-cigarettes and products like nicotine patches or nicotine gum for 8 weeks
- Seriously considering quitting smoking
This study will last approximately 8 weeks. As a participant, you will be assigned into one of three groups where you will be provided:
- E-cigarettes as your reduced-risk, nicotine-containing product
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy (i.e. nicotine lozenges, gum, and patches) as your reduced-risk, nicotine-containing product
- No study products
You will be asked to use your reduced-risk products whenever you would normally smoke. You will also receive counseling for 4 weeks to help transition from cigarettes to the other products.
Throughout the study, you will be asked to complete assessments to monitor any changes in your health.
You can earn up to $350 for completing all study activities.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
