THRIVE Study: Informing oral nicotine pouch regulations to promote public health
Adult cigarette or moist snuff users from Ohio can help Ohio State researchers compare the effects of their usual brand of cigarettes or moist snuff to oral nicotine pouches.
Fast Facts
Cigarette Smoker or Moist Snuff User
21+ Years Old
Earn up to $600
Conducted in Columbus, OH
Study Background
Researchers at The Ohio State University are conducting a study to understand how oral nicotine pouches compare to your usual-brand cigarettes or moist snuff products, as well as whether oral nicotine pouches could serve as a substitute for your usual tobacco products.
As new tobacco alternatives emerge, it’s important to compare them to traditional products in terms of use, satisfaction, and health impact. Nicotine pouches are a popular tobacco-free, smokeless option that deliver nicotine without combustion or tobacco leaf. However, little is known about how adult smokers and moist snuff users experience these products or if they could be a viable alternative to cigarettes or moist snuff.
The THRIVE study aims to answer these questions by inviting adult smokers and adult moist snuff users to take part in a 7-visit study. Over four weeks, participants will try switching to study-provided nicotine pouches. Through in-person lab visits and daily diary surveys, participants will help researchers explore how nicotine pouches may impact tobacco use habits.
Study Background
Researchers at The Ohio State University are conducting a study to understand how oral nicotine pouches compare to your usual-brand cigarettes or moist snuff products, as well as whether oral nicotine pouches could serve as a substitute for your usual tobacco products.
As new tobacco alternatives emerge, it’s important to compare them to traditional products in terms of use, satisfaction, and health impact. Nicotine pouches are a popular tobacco-free, smokeless option that deliver nicotine without combustion or tobacco leaf. However, little is known about how adult smokers and moist snuff users experience these products or if they could be a viable alternative to cigarettes or moist snuff.
The THRIVE study aims to answer these questions by inviting adult smokers and adult moist snuff users to take part in a 7-visit study. Over four weeks, participants will try switching to study-provided nicotine pouches. Through in-person lab visits and daily diary surveys, participants will help researchers explore how nicotine pouches may impact tobacco use habits.
Additional Information
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 21+
- Exclusive daily cigarette smokers OR exclusive daily moist snuff users
- Able to commute to Columbus, OH
- Willing to use study-provided Oral Nicotine Pouches
Yes, participants will be compensated up to $600 for their time. Payments will be made through a pre-paid Visa card.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
