Remote Smoking Research Study
Researchers at The Ohio State University are studying how switching from cigarettes to oral nicotine pouches or nicotine replacement therapy can help reduce smoking and health risks in rural Appalachia.
Fast Facts
Smoke Cigarettes Daily
Aged 21+
Compensation Provided
Live in Rural Appalachia
Study Background
Researchers at The Ohio State University are studying if switching from cigarettes to oral nicotine pouches or nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) can help people in rural Appalachia reduce smoking and improve their health. This study is called ARISE (Appalachian Research to Impact Smoking Effects).
Smoking is a leading cause of cancer, especially in rural areas like Appalachia, where smoking rates are higher. Many people struggle to quit, making it challenging to reduce smoking in these communities. NRT, like patches and lozenges, and oral nicotine pouches have shown promise in helping people quit, but there is limited research on how these products work for those in rural Appalachia.
The ARISE study aims to explore how nicotine products affect smoking behavior in rural Appalachian smokers. By having participants switch from cigarettes to nicotine pouches or NRT, we hope to find the most effective method for reducing smoking and health risks in this underserved area. The study’s results will help shape future smoking cessation strategies for rural communities.
Study Background
Researchers at The Ohio State University are studying if switching from cigarettes to oral nicotine pouches or nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) can help people in rural Appalachia reduce smoking and improve their health. This study is called ARISE (Appalachian Research to Impact Smoking Effects).
Smoking is a leading cause of cancer, especially in rural areas like Appalachia, where smoking rates are higher. Many people struggle to quit, making it challenging to reduce smoking in these communities. NRT, like patches and lozenges, and oral nicotine pouches have shown promise in helping people quit, but there is limited research on how these products work for those in rural Appalachia.
The ARISE study aims to explore how nicotine products affect smoking behavior in rural Appalachian smokers. By having participants switch from cigarettes to nicotine pouches or NRT, we hope to find the most effective method for reducing smoking and health risks in this underserved area. The study’s results will help shape future smoking cessation strategies for rural communities.
Additional Information
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 21+
- Smoke cigarettes daily
- Live in rural Appalachia
If you participate in this study, you will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: the oral nicotine pouch group or the nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) group. For 12 weeks, you will replace your cigarettes with the study product (either nicotine pouches or NRT), which will be provided to you for free. You will complete five online surveys, take part in brief phone check-ins, and undergo carbon monoxide tests throughout the study. Participation is completely remote, so you can do everything from home.
Participants can earn up to $200 for complete participation in this study.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
