The Effect of Smoking on Perception

April 3, 2007 updated by: American University
The purpose of the experiment is to examine the effect of smoking on how individuals recognize and interpret sensory information.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Detailed Description

Participation requires one 90-minute visit on the American University campus that involves completing questionnaires and computer tasks, watching a film, and smoking a cigarette. Participants earn 30 dollars.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment

130

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • District of Columbia
      • Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 20016
        • Recruiting
        • American University, Dept. of Psychology
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Lisa Fucito, M.A.

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 60 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Between ages 18 and 60
  • Regular, daily smoker
  • Smoke for at least 1 year

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Color Blind
  • Smoking Related Health Problems (Chronic Bronchitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Emphysema)

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

American University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Lisa Fucito, M.A., American University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

November 1, 2006

Study Completion (Anticipated)

June 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 3, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 3, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

April 5, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

April 5, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 3, 2007

Last Verified

April 1, 2007

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • Study 014

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