We are currently recruiting participants for a Carbohydrate Craving Study and for two studies examining how smoking affects mood. Below is a brief description of the types of individuals we are currently seeking to participate in our research.

NON-SNACKERS--slightly to moderately overweight women between the ages of 18 and 45 who eat 1 - 3 large meals every day, and do not snack between meals.
MIXED SNACKERS--slightly to moderately overweight women between the ages of 18 and 45 who snack primarily on protein products (such as meat, nuts, protein bars, or cheese).
SMOKERS--regular smokers (i.e., have smoked at least 15 cigarettes per day for the past 12 months or more) with and without a history of depression.

Study of Cigarette Smoking and Emotions at Northwestern University

Daily smokers and non-smokers aged 25-55 are being recruited to participate in the Smoking and Emotions Study that is being conducted at Northwestern University. We are investigating the link between difficult emotional experiences and daily cigarette smoking. This research is being funded by the National Institutes of Health.

Eligible candidates will be asked to complete interviews of personal and family emotional and physical health history, paper and pencil questionnaires of moods and smoking behaviors, and computer tests of memory and other thinking abilities.

Participants will be paid $125.00 for their time and effort (approximately 5 hours) immediately following completion of the study.

Please call Mr. Andrew DeMott at 312-503-1317 for more information.

ATTENTION SMOKERS!!

Are you READY to KICK THE HABIT? Quitting is not easy, but Northwestern University’s Quit for Health program can help. Quit for Health is a clinical research study funded by the National Institutes of Health. Eligible smokers receive 12 sessions of smoking cessation counseling conducted by trained professionals and receive quit smoking medication – all at no charge.

If you’re over the age of 18 and motivated to stop smoking for good, call Northwestern University now at 1-877-236-7361 to find out if you qualify for this important study.

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