The Effect of Smoking on Perception
- Conditions
- Nicotine Dependence
- Registration Number
- NCT00456534
- Lead Sponsor
- American University
- Brief Summary
The purpose of the experiment is to examine the effect of smoking on how individuals recognize and interpret sensory information.
- 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.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 130
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 & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
American University, Dept. of Psychology
🇺🇸Washington, District of Columbia, United States