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Pregnant Women Who Smoke Cigs or Vape E-Cigs - Study for you!

UConn Health and Hartford Hospital are conducting a study - up to 3 short study visits - compensation up to $270

You may be eligible for a research study looking to answer this question:

Is vaping e-cigs safer than smoking cigarettes during pregnancy?

Text 860-470-4735 for more study info.

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You may receive up to $270 for your time.

There is no drug testing in this study.

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This is a stigma-free observational study, not a smoking cessation program. There is no intervention or requests to change your smoking habits.

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 (pending your due date) pre-delivery, approximately an hour each (compensates $50 each visit)

- Complete brief monthly calls and one call 3 months after delivery

This study (locations in Hartford and Farmington) 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).

For more information, please call:

(860) 679-4647

Two Locations: Hartford Hospital and UConn Health - Farmington

Email us at: researchforher@uchc.edu

Text: (860) 470-4735

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