Overview
The purpose of this study is to examine spontaneous (i.e., not cued or externally triggered) craving in cigarette smokers. The study team will present participants with craving probes while they watch a non-smoking related film. The goal is to examine the ability of this method to capture craving so it can be applied to brain imaging research.
Each participant will attend two sessions at UBC. The first session will last one hour and will involve screening and introduction, including questionnaires. The second session will last 1.5 hours and will involve watching a film while answering questions about craving, as well as participating in a recorded interview to get feedback on task. Participants must abstain from smoking overnight prior to the second session, which will be verified via breathalyzer.
This study is open to healthy adults between 21-40 years of age who smoke daily. Eligible participants must be willing to abstain from smoking overnight prior to the second session. To confirm full eligibility, the research team will review responses to a screening survey and may follow up with a phone call.
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