Hormone effects in smoking addiction

Hormone effects in smoking addiction

Brief description of study

The purpose of this study is to determine whether progesterone is helpful in reducing withdrawal symptoms, cigarette cravings, and smoking behavior. This study will also use brain imaging to measure the possible effects of progesterone on your brain chemicals. Healthy male and non-pregnant female smokers are invited to screen for study participation.

Detailed description of study

Smokers between the ages of 18-50 who smoke at least 10 cigarettes per day will be asked to undergo a screening visit where they will be asked to complete questionnaires about their mental health and complete lab assessments. All qualified participants will be asked to participate in two 5-day long out-patient test phases where they will undergo 3 brain-imaging scans, blood draws, and remain abstinent from smoking. Participants will be compensated for study participation.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions:
    healthy Volunteers, smokers, healthy subjects, Healthy, healthy controls, nicotine, Healthy Control, Healthy volunteer, healthy, healthy volunteer, healthy volunteers, healthy subjects, healthy, healthy controls, healthy controls
  • Age: Between 18 Years - 50 Years
  • Gender: All
Updated on 14 Jan 2022. Study ID: 811940

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