Compensated Research Study for Smokers
Virginia Commonwealth University researchers are interested in learning more about the potential for e-cigarettes to reduce menthol cigarette smoking.
Conducted in Richmond, VA
Compensation is Provided
Identify as African American
Smoke menthol cigarettes
Have used e-cigarettes recently
Fast Facts
Study Background
Do you smoke menthol cigarettes and identify as Black or African American?
Our researchers are partnering with individuals who identify as Black or African American to learn more about the potential for e-cigarettes to reduce menthol cigarette smoking.
If you choose to participate in this study, you can receive up to $654 in compensation! Click below to learn more.
Our researchers are partnering with individuals who identify as Black or African American to learn more about the potential for e-cigarettes to reduce menthol cigarette smoking.
If you choose to participate in this study, you can receive up to $654 in compensation! Click below to learn more.
Additional Information
Our study aims to learn more about the potential for e-cigarettes to reduce menthol cigarette smoking and their effects on measures of harm and addiction.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Eligibility Criteria:
Eligibility Criteria:
- Age 21+
- Identify as Black/African American
- Smoke menthol cigarettes
- Have used e-cigarettes recently
- Willing to try an e-cigarette for smoking reduction
Participants should be be willing to complete four in-person visits at the study site, answer phone calls/text messages/online surveys, and receive an e-cigarette for 6 weeks.
Compensation up to $654 is provided for participation in a study. Payments vary by visit with in-person visits averaging about $100.
There are no additional costs for you to participate in our research program.