Brain scans to study vaping to smoking risk
This study uses brain imaging to better predict who might start smoking cigarettes and who might increase nicotine use among young adult e-cigarette (vaping) users. It may help researchers find early warning signals so support can be targeted sooner.
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Who can take part
- You used e-cigarettes or another vaping device at least 3 days in the past 30 days
- You did not smoke cigarettes at all in the past 30 days (not even a puff)
- You can safely get an MRI brain scan (MRI-compatible for safety)
- You must not have used vaping for fewer than 3 days in the past 30 days
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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