Join a USC Study on Mood and Smoking

Purpose

Depression may increase smoking dependence and might make it harder to quit. We want to better understand the connection to develop better programs that help smokers to quit. You do NOT need to be diagnosed with depression to participate in this study. 

For this study, participation involves taking surveys on a mobile phone or other compliant smart device, completing questionnaires online, and completing interviews via video chat and phone.

Any smoker 21+ years can join. Participants will be compensated for their time.

Keywords: smoking, smoker, cigarette, depression, sad, behavior

Study Sites

2250 Alcazar St, Los Angeles, CA 90033

 
  • Men & Women
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21 +
 

We're sorry, but this trial is no longer enrolling volunteers.

What's involved?

Study length

  • 2 weeks

Number of visits

  • 3

Prescription

  • None

Procedures

  • Breathalyzer test

  • Health/behavior interview

  • Questionnaire

  • Smoke own cigarettes

  • Saliva samples collected

  • Watch short films

  • Vital signs collected

Compensation

  • Compensation is available for successful completion of study visits.

Medical cost coverage

  • Study-related tests and procedures are covered.

Why participate?

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Join this new study @USC that looks at peoples’ mood and smoking. Any smoker 21+ can join. Participants will be compensated. #smoking #depression #quitsmoking

Eligibility

Must have

  • At least 21 years of age
  • Regularly smoke cigarettes
  • Speak English fluently

Can't have

  • Pregnant or intending to become pregnant

Study Team

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Principal Investigator
Raina Pang, PhD

For questions about this study, contact:

  • Raina Pang, PhD
  • 2250 Alcazar St, Los Angeles, CA 90033
  • (323) 442-2788
  • powerlab@usc.edu
  • IRB number: HS-18-00545
  • Study posted on: May 15, 2019
  • Recruitment period: December 2018 - December 2020

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