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How Rewarding Is Vaping?
What is the purpose of the study?
Nicotine is thought to underline many of the rewarding effects of smoking, such as improved attentional performance, short term relaxation, and enhancement of mood.
The aim of this study is to examine whether nicotine delivered through vaping provides similar perceived benefits to those reported from smoking, and how these effects differ between individuals.
We are particularly interested in recruiting neurodivergent individuals, although neurodivergence is not a requirement for participation. We will explore participants’ experiences of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity to better understand how nicotine from vaping may affect neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals. In addition, we will examine whether mood states—particularly low mood or depressive symptoms—are associated with the reward value of vaping.
Who can take part?
We are looking for adult e-cigarette users that vape daily and regularly purchase their own vaping equipment to attend London South Bank University for up to one hour.
You cannot take part in this study if any of the below apply to you:
You would be asked to attend London South Bank University for up to 1 hour where the study will take place in a dedicated, ventilated room within the university laboratory. You will be given a vape to use that may or may not contain up to 20mg of nicotine. In addition to vaping, you will be asked to:
Who has reviewed the study?
This study has been reviewed and approved by the College of Health and Life Sciences Ethics and Integrity Panel, London South Bank University, reference no: 14635643
Contact for Further Information
If you have any questions, wish to withdraw from the study or require any further information about the study please contact the responsible researcher directly:
Name: Katy Geary
Email: [email protected]
If you have any concerns about the way in which the study has been conducted, please contact the College of Health and Life Sciences Ethics Panel at [email protected]:This PhD study is being supervised by Dr Catherine Kimber, [email protected], Dr Nicky Rycroft, [email protected] and Dr Rachel Teodorini, [email protected]
What is the purpose of the study?
Nicotine is thought to underline many of the rewarding effects of smoking, such as improved attentional performance, short term relaxation, and enhancement of mood.
The aim of this study is to examine whether nicotine delivered through vaping provides similar perceived benefits to those reported from smoking, and how these effects differ between individuals.
We are particularly interested in recruiting neurodivergent individuals, although neurodivergence is not a requirement for participation. We will explore participants’ experiences of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity to better understand how nicotine from vaping may affect neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals. In addition, we will examine whether mood states—particularly low mood or depressive symptoms—are associated with the reward value of vaping.
Who can take part?
We are looking for adult e-cigarette users that vape daily and regularly purchase their own vaping equipment to attend London South Bank University for up to one hour.
You cannot take part in this study if any of the below apply to you:
- You do not use nicotine -containing e-cigarettes daily
- You are under 18 years of age
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have an allergy to nicotine
- You currently receive psychiatric treatment or take psychotropic medication (with the exemption of ADHD medication) for a severe mental illness (i.e. bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, severe depression).
- You have a heart condition, stomach ulcer, duodenal ulcer, inflammation of the stomach or oesophagus; liver or kidney disease.
You would be asked to attend London South Bank University for up to 1 hour where the study will take place in a dedicated, ventilated room within the university laboratory. You will be given a vape to use that may or may not contain up to 20mg of nicotine. In addition to vaping, you will be asked to:
- Complete some questionnaires on a provided iPad to measure how you are feeling that day (approx 5 minutes).
- Have your blood pressure and heart rate taken twice.
- Complete a task on a computer where you have to click on trees to find apples
- Your music may or may not be playing whilst you complete this task
Who has reviewed the study?
This study has been reviewed and approved by the College of Health and Life Sciences Ethics and Integrity Panel, London South Bank University, reference no: 14635643
Contact for Further Information
If you have any questions, wish to withdraw from the study or require any further information about the study please contact the responsible researcher directly:
Name: Katy Geary
Email: [email protected]
If you have any concerns about the way in which the study has been conducted, please contact the College of Health and Life Sciences Ethics Panel at [email protected]:This PhD study is being supervised by Dr Catherine Kimber, [email protected], Dr Nicky Rycroft, [email protected] and Dr Rachel Teodorini, [email protected]
