Vacancy expired!
This is an observational only study, meaning there are no requests to change your smoking or vaping habits.
There is no drug testing in this study. You may receive financial compensation up to $270. Locations in Farmington and Hartford.
This study is researching: What are the effects of vaping e-cigs compared to smoking regular cigarettes during pregnancy?
You may be eligible if you:
- Are at least 16 years old
- Are currently pregnant
AND one of the following:
- Currently smoke cigarettes everyday OR
- Currently use an electronic cigarette or vaping device everyday OR
- Use both products
If you take part in the study, you will be asked to:
- Attend up to 3 visits pre-delivery (pending your due date, approximately 12 weeks apart), each visit is about an hour and compensates $50
- Complete brief monthly calls and one call 3 months after delivery
This study examines the effect of e-cigarette use compared to cigarette smoking during pregnancy on toxin exposure (nicotine and other harmful ingredients) in women and newborn babies, and on birth outcomes (birth weight and gestational age).
Locations in Farmington and Hartford.
There is no drug testing in this study.
For more information, please call: (860) 679-4647
Email us at: researchforher@uchc.edu
Text: (860) 470-4735
Study Approved by UConn Health IRB- 17-180-6
