Cigarette Smokers
Research Study
Research Study
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center are partnering with individuals who smoke cigarettes & are not looking to quit to further research on nicotine withdrawal.
Conducted in Tulsa, OK
Compensation Provided
Smoke 6+ cigarettes per day
21- 55 Years Old
Fast Facts
Not Looking to Quit Smoking
Study Background
Want to help researchers learn more about nicotine withdrawal? Join our study!
Many people experience mood difficulties when quitting smoking because of nicotine withdrawal. Research suggests that this is one of many factors that makes quitting smoking so difficult.
Our study will help researchers understand how nicotine withdrawal impacts the reward systems of the brain and the effects this has on mood and behavior. The results of this study could help develop new treatments that will make quitting smoking easier for those who want to do so. Individuals who join this study DO NOT need to be planning to quit smoking in the near future.
Join us and help further research on nicotine withdrawal through our compensated study!
Many people experience mood difficulties when quitting smoking because of nicotine withdrawal. Research suggests that this is one of many factors that makes quitting smoking so difficult.
Our study will help researchers understand how nicotine withdrawal impacts the reward systems of the brain and the effects this has on mood and behavior. The results of this study could help develop new treatments that will make quitting smoking easier for those who want to do so. Individuals who join this study DO NOT need to be planning to quit smoking in the near future.
Join us and help further research on nicotine withdrawal through our compensated study!
Additional Information
Our study aims to better understand nicotine withdrawal in order to develop new treatments which will make quitting smoking easier for those who want to do so.
You may qualify to participate in this study if you meet the following criteria.
Key criteria:
Key criteria:
- 21-55 years old
- Smoke 6+ cigarettes per day
- Must not be currently seeking or receiving treatment to help quit smoking
- Must have a smartphone
- Must be right-handed
- Must be able to attend 4 in-person study visits and 2 remote study visits at the research site and complete some study activities via phone, zoom, and other electronic methods over approximately 4-6 weeks
The study will involve 4 in-person visits and 2 remote visits over the course of about 4-6 weeks. You will be asked to develop short stories about smoking and other activities, have two MRI scans, and complete brief daily surveys for 2 weeks.
Compensation up to $651 is provided for participating in our research study.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research program.