Research Center: Yale University
Location: New Haven, CT 06520, United States
Lead Researcher: Suchitra Krishnan-Sarin, PhD
IRB: This study has been reviewed and approved by the Yale Institutional Review Board

What makes nicotine-containing e-liquids and other tobacco products appealing to adults who smoke cigarettes OR vape e-cigarettes? This study explores that question by looking at how flavors and nicotine influence the appeal of tobacco products like e-cigarettes. The goal is to understand why these e-liquids attract adults and how addictive they might be. This knowledge could lead to better regulation and more informed choices for consumers.

Researchers from Yale University are studying the flavors of nicotine e-liquids and other tobacco products and their impact on appeal and addiction. The results of this study could help shape future policies and health recommendations, providing valuable insights for people who smoke and policymakers. Take a step forward in understanding how flavorings in e-liquids affect their attractiveness and addiction risk.

Interested? Take the questionnaire and see if you qualify.

• Participants will be compensated for participating in this study. 
• Participants will be contributing valuable information that will benefit science and others by increasing our knowledge of how e-cigarette cooling flavors alter vaping behavior.

• If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you can withdraw at any time.
• Any information that you provide will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by law.
• Qualified health professionals will monitor your health as it relates to the study.

• Men and women aged 18 and above who smoke cigarettes AND/OR use e-cigarettes/vape-containing nicotine
• Must be able to read and write in English
• Must not be seeking (or undergoing) treatment for tobacco dependence or smoking
• Must not have uncontrolled asthma
• Must not be pregnant or breastfeeding
• Must not be allergic to nuts, menthol, propylene glycol, or flavorings in e-cig liquids

The study team will explain the research in its entirety but some details are:

• Participants will be asked to follow the study protocol, including attending scheduled appointments and completing required assessments.
• Participants will be asked to provide accurate and truthful information regarding their medical history, smoking and/or vaping habits, and other relevant factors.
• Participants will be asked to maintain open communication with the research team and promptly report any changes in their health status or concerns related to the study.

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