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Development of Tobacco Related Biomarkers
Recruiting
To maintain a biorepository (sample bank) of biological samples from different tobacco users and non-users to investigate how tobacco and nicotine products affect our bodies. The samples will be used by researchers to develop methods to look for biological “markers” (biomarkers), or chemical changes in the body, that occur due to tobacco or nicotine exposure. The goal is to eventually use these biomarkers to improve detection, prevention, and treatment strategies for tobacco-related diseases.
Male or Female
18 years and over
Inclusion Criteria:
This study is recruiting people who fit one of the following:
• smokes cigarettes daily
• vapes daily
• uses smokeless tobacco
• smokes cigars
• uses nicotine gum, lozenges, patches, nasal spray, pouches, or inhaler
• formerly smoked cigarettes daily
Exclusion Criteria:
• younger than 21 years old
• smokes or vapes marijuana
Community Health, Prevention & Wellness
chewing, cigarettes, cigars, nicotine, smokeless tobacco, smoking, tobacco, vaping, gum, patches
Biomarkers Study - biomarkers@umn.edu
Stephen Hecht, PhD
STUDY00021394