Testing nicotine's addictive threshold in smokers
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Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests how nicotine affects the brain's reward system in people who smoke. It aims to find the level of nicotine that becomes addictive, helping guide future treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are between 21 and 59 years old.
- You have smoked at least once a week for more than one year.
- You are in generally good health (no major medical or psychiatric conditions).
- You are not currently trying to quit smoking or receiving treatment for tobacco dependence.
- If you are a woman, you must use an acceptable method of birth control and not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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