Currently Enrolling Studies

Be a Part of Research
At the UCSF Tobacco Research Center we are always looking to connect with potential participants. If you are interested in participating in research that could potentially help billions, fill out one of the surveys below.

Short-Term Cardiovascular Effects of E-Cigarettes: Influence of E-Liquid pH

Description: The purpose of this study is to learn more about the effects of e-liquid pH on nicotine exposure and how it could affect the heart and other cardiovascular outcomes.

Length of participation: ~5 days, including 1 clinic visit for screening, one visit for orientation and 3 days at the hospital (not overnight).

Compensation:  up to $830 (check)

Status: Currently Enrolling

Interested in participating?
Email us  OR  Fill out a survey

 

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Cardiovascular Effects of Cannabis Compared to Tobacco Use

Description: This is a research study about the effects of smoking versus vaping cannabis (THC, marijuana) on how it could affect the heart and other related symptoms compared to smoking tobacco cigarettes. Blood samples will be taken to measure the absorption of nicotine and THC while on the research ward at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital.

Length of participation: ~8 days, including 2 clinic visits for screening and orientation and 6 visits total at the hospital (not consecutive).

Compensation:  up to $2,030 (check)

Status: Currently Enrolling

Interested in participating?
Email us  OR  Fill out a survey

 

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Cigarette Harm Reduction with Scheduled Electronic Cigarette Use

Description: This is a research study that is observing the differences in the addictiveness and safety of standardized electronic cigarettes and usual electronic cigarette use. Blood samples will be taken to measure the absorption of nicotine after a standardized session of your usual e-cigarette or the Standardized Research E-Cigarette while on the research ward at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. Standardized Research E-Cigarettes (SREC), provided by the National Institutes of Health, will be used in this study and are considered experimental by the Food and Drug Administration and cannot be used outside of research studies.

Length of participation: ~4 days, including 2 clinic visits, and 2 hospital visits 

Compensation: up to $1,130 (check); SREC products provided

Status: Currently Enrolling

Interested in participating?
Email us  OR  FILL OUT A SURVEY FOR OUR OTHER STUDIES

We are planning to start enrolling soon for more upcoming studies. Check back in a few weeks! In the meantime, take a peek at our upcoming studies page for details about what is coming.