Nerve stimulation and cognition in young adults who vape
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive nerve stimulation device (placed on the neck) can affect thinking and attention in young adults who vape. You'd attend a single session where you receive the stimulation or a placebo while doing simple computer tasks.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 25 years old.
- You currently use e-cigarettes or have used them in the past.
- You have no rash, infection, cut, scar, or surgical site on your neck.
- You do not have any implanted medical device (like a pacemaker or hearing aid implant).
- You have no history of certain neurological or heart conditions (such as seizures, fainting, schizophrenia, or irregular heartbeat).
- You are not 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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