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Brain Imaging Study of Smokers and Vapers

Smoking study at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute

Virginia Tech is conducting a paid brain imaging study of cigarette or e-cigarette users. Contact us to see if you qualify!

You may be eligible if you are:

  • Age 21 to 55
  • A cigarette or e-cigarette smoker
  • Not trying to quit
  • Willing to abstain for at least 8 hours

What you will do if eligible: 

  • Visits to the the institute each last 2-4 hours, scheduled at your convenience
  • Complete tasks while in an MRI scanner, answer questions, play games, collection of biological assays (e.g., breath samples)

Compensation:

  • $20/hour for initial visit and travel
  • $25/hour for 3 MRI visits
  • $50 study completion bonus
  • Free copy of your brain scan

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