The following are alcohol research studies being conducted by the Brown University School of Public Health, which are looking for active participants:
Tobacco research studies
About: A brain imaging research study. This study involves the use of nasal spray.
Who: Adults (18-60 years old) cigarette smokers and alcohol drinkers who smoke 1 ½ packs of cigarettes a week and drink regularly.
Time Involved: 3 Visits
Compensation: Up to $250
For more information please call/text 401-424-1813, or email alcoholsmokestudy@brown.edu
We are looking for volunteers who use cigarettes and e-cigarette products to take part in a confidential research study at Brown University.
Who: Age 21-34
Time Involved: Participation involves answering questionnaires, completing a brief medical screening, visiting our lab located in Providence for 3 in-person sessions and completing surveys on your mobile phone for 4 weeks.
Compensation: Participants will be compensated up to $604 for their participation.
Contact Information: Please call Mary Ellen at 401-863-5521.
See if you are eligible: https://go.brown.edu/DUETscreener
About: The Get Fit to Quit study involves a 16-week treatment program focused on managing weight and quitting smoking for overweight or obese smokers.
Who: Adults ages 18-75 years old who are overweight or obese and have at least 5 cigarettes per day.
Time Involved: 20 hours (1 hour per week)
Compensation: Up to $230
For more information please call 401-484-7848, or email GetFitToQuit@brown.edu
Want to Quit Smoking?
If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study by Brown University investigators examining a medication to help alcohol drinkers who want to quit cigarette smoking. If eligible, participants receive, at no cost, a 6-week supply of nicotine patch and 6 individual sessions with a smoking cessation counselor, and study medication. In addition, participants may earn up to $150 for completing questionnaires and interviews. To learn more about the study, call 401-863-6681.