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About Research
Study #51923

This research study will be evaluating the changes in smokers who continue to smoke their regular brand of factory-manufactured combustible cigarettes, versus those who switch to a heated tobacco product versus those who quit smoking for the duration of the study

Are You a Good Fit?

Men & Women

Between the ages of 22 and 65 years.

Smoker of at least 10 cigarettes per day for at least 12 months prior to screening.

BMI (Body Mass Index) between 18 and 40 kg/m2.

Must not use THC or illicit drugs.

  • Receive up to $6,050 for your participation in this study

What are the Time Requirements?

This study will consist of seven-day in-house stay, two separate overnight stays and two follow-up outpatient return visits. Study dates are as follows:
Group 1
Visit Dates
Stay
Monday, October 23, 2023 - Monday, October 30, 2023
Outpatient Visit
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Stay
Sunday, November 19, 2023 - Monday, November 20, 2023
Outpatient Visit
Monday, December 11, 2023
Stay
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 - Wednesday, December 20, 2023

How Much: $6,050

Group 2
Visit Dates
Stay
Monday, November 13, 2023 - Monday, November 20, 2023
Outpatient Visit
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Stay
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 - Thursday, December 14, 2023
Outpatient Visit
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Stay
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 - Wednesday, January 10, 2024

How Much: $6,050

Group 3
Visit Dates
Stay
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 - Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Outpatient Visit
Thursday, December 21, 2023
Stay
Wednesday, January 3, 2024 - Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Outpatient Visit
Friday, January 19, 2024
Stay
Monday, February 5, 2024 - Tuesday, February 6, 2024

How Much: $6,050

Group 4
Visit Dates
Stay
Monday, January 29, 2024 - Monday, February 5, 2024
Return
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Stay
Thursday, February 29, 2024 - Friday, March 1, 2024
Return
Friday, March 15, 2024
Stay
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - Friday, March 29, 2024

How Much: $6,050

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All study dates are tentative and subject to change.

We will update the research studies list weekly. Be sure to check with us either by calling or going online. Call (417) 831-2048 or visit 417studies.com for more information. You can also visit the Screening and Recruitment Center located at 2025 W. Sunshine Street, L-109. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

o Female subjects who are heterosexually active and of childbearing potential (e.g., neither surgically sterile at least 6 months prior to first check-in nor postmenopausal with amenorrhea for at least 12 months prior to first check-in with follicle-stimulating hormone [FSH] levels consistent with postmenopausal status) must have been using one of the following forms of contraception for the time indicated and agree to continue using it through completion of the study:

 hormonal (e.g., oral, vaginal ring, transdermal patch, implant, injection) consistently for at least 3 months prior to first check-in, when used in combination with male condoms with spermicide (use of NuvaRing® is at the
Principal Investigator’s discretion).

 double barrier (e.g., condom with spermicide or diaphragm with spermicide) consistently for at least 2 weeks prior to first check-in

 intrauterine device or system (utilize Principal Investigator discretion regarding use of hormonal or nonhormonal devices) for at least 3 months prior to first check-in.

 exclusive partner who is clinically sterile (i.e., documented infertility or surgical sterilization; see below for additional information on sterility) or has been vasectomized for at least 6 months (inclusive) prior to first
check-in.

• Note: Sexual abstinence, defined as refraining from intercourse, is allowed when this is in line with the preferred and usual lifestyle of the subject. Female subjects of childbearing potential who are not currently
engaging in heterosexual intercourse must agree to use one of the above methods of birth control through completion of study, if:

o they have heterosexual intercourse during the study.

• Female subjects who are of nonchildbearing potential must have undergone one of the following sterilization procedures at least 6 months prior to first check-in:
o Hysteroscopic sterilization (including Essure® or similar nonsurgical
sterilization procedures)
o Bilateral tubal ligation or bilateral salpingectomy.
o Hysterectomy
o Bilateral Oophorectomy

• Or be postmenopausal with amenorrhea for at least 12 months prior to first check-in:
o and have FSH levels consistent with postmenopausal status.

If you have previously submitted an application, call 417-831-2048 to enroll. Or click on the button below to submit your application now.

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