Paid Cigarette Smoking Research Study
Project Quit is a research team at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) who are dedicated to improving treatment for cigarette smokers who want to quit the habit. Join our study today!
Paid Cigarette Smoking Research Study
Project Quit is a research team at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) who are dedicated to improving treatment for cigarette smokers who want to quit the habit. Join our study today!
Paid Cigarette Smoking Research Study
Project Quit is a research team at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) who are dedicated to improving treatment for cigarette smokers who want to quit the habit. Join our study today!
Conducted in Charleston, SC
Florence, SC
Pickens, SC
Florence, SC
Pickens, SC
Compensation up to $1050
18 - 40 Years Old
Smokes cigarettes daily AND uses cannabis
Fast Facts
No current cessation treatment
Study Background
Quitting cigarettes is easier with support. Our research study is offering compensation, medication, and counseling to eligible participants.
Individuals who smoke cigarettes often also use cannabis, and the rates of people who use both appear to be rising. However, little is known about how these substances interact when someone is trying to quit smoking cigarettes.
The goal of this study is to learn how cannabis use interacts with cigarette smoking cessation treatments. Participants will take a medication called varenicline over a 6-month period while attempting to quit smoking cigarettes.
Participation in this study could improve treatment approaches to help people quit smoking. Further research and join our study today!
Individuals who smoke cigarettes often also use cannabis, and the rates of people who use both appear to be rising. However, little is known about how these substances interact when someone is trying to quit smoking cigarettes.
The goal of this study is to learn how cannabis use interacts with cigarette smoking cessation treatments. Participants will take a medication called varenicline over a 6-month period while attempting to quit smoking cigarettes.
Participation in this study could improve treatment approaches to help people quit smoking. Further research and join our study today!
Study Background Quitting cigarettes is easier with support. Our research study is offering compensation, medication, and counseling to eligible participants. Individuals who smoke cigarettes often also use cannabis, and the rates of people who use both appear to be rising. However, little is known about how cannabis use might affect someone's efforts to quit smoking. The goal of this study is to learn how cannabis use interacts with tobacco cessation treatments. Participants will take a medication called varenicline over a 6-month period while attempting to quit smoking cigarettes. Participation in this study could improve treatment approaches to help people quit smoking. Further research and join our study today! |
Additional Information
The purpose of this study is to better understand cigarette use outcomes using a commonly prescribed medication (varenicline) and financial incentives. We are also interested in how cannabis/marijuana and tobacco interact while attempting to quit cigarette smoking.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Smoke cigarettes every day
- Use cannabis regularly
- 18-40 years old
- Not currently receiving treatment to quit smoking
- Not pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant
Once enrolled, participation involves:
- 1 screening visit (2.5 - 3 hours) to determine eligibility and complete paperwork.
- 1 training visit: you will be trained on study procedures and begin counseling.
- 12 study visits (30 minutes): after receiving the medication, you will be asked to return to the office once a week for 12 weeks. A urine drug test will be performed at each visit.
- During the study: you will take the study medication (varenicline) for 12 weeks while you try to quit smoking. You will be asked to send videos of yourself taking the study medication and complete questionnaires.
- 1 follow-up visit: 6 months after the study ends, there will be one more visit at the office.
Payment of up to $1,050 is provided to those that qualify.
There is no cost to you for participating in the study.
If you have any questions, please email us at smokingstudy@musc.edu.