Cigarette Use Research Study
Researchers at Virginia Tech and Roswell Park are conducting a study on tobacco and nicotine purchase behavior for adults who currently smoke cigarettes.
Fast Facts
Ages 21+
Smoke 10+ Cigarettes Per Day
Compensation
Provided
Conducted in
Roanoke, VA & Buffalo, NY
Study Background
Researchers at Virginia Tech and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center are examining how tobacco/nicotine purchase patterns may be affected by new tax proposals.
Through this study, we are investigating how price changes and different scenarios may have an impact on purchase patterns. We also hope to learn more about why individuals purchase certain products, which could help us understand specific harms associated with tobacco use.
This compensated study consists of 2 in-person visits, as well as a follow-up held via phone or Zoom.
This is not a smoking cessation treatment study.
Study Background
Researchers at Virginia Tech and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center are examining how tobacco/nicotine purchase patterns may be affected by new tax proposals.
Through this study, we are investigating how price changes and different scenarios may have an impact on purchase patterns. We also hope to learn more about why individuals purchase certain products, which could help us understand specific harms associated with tobacco use.
This compensated study consists of 2 in-person visits, as well as a follow-up held via phone or Zoom.
This is not a smoking cessation treatment study.
Additional Information
This study aims to understand how smokers make purchase decisions under various conditions, with the goal of informing future tobacco policy and reducing tobacco-related harm.
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Smoke 10+ cigarettes per day
- Not currently receiving smoking cessation treatments (e.g., patches, gum, medication, counseling)
- No plans to alter/quit smoking in the next 30 days
- Use other tobacco/nicotine products besides cigarettes less than once per week
- Stable tobacco use patterns for at least 3 months
- No uncontrolled physical or mental health conditions
- Not currently pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant
- Do not have plans to move out of the area in the next 2 weeks as this is an in-person study
- Ages 21+
You will attend two in-person sessions (30–90 minutes each) and one follow-up call (about 15 minutes). You’ll complete surveys and computerized tasks, take home tobacco/nicotine products to sample, and participate in a virtual product purchase task.
Yes. You can earn up to $100 for completing all parts of the study. Transportation assistance via Uber/Lyft or public transit may also be available.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.