Participants are required to take part in a three-year study into the benefits and risks of using e-cigarettes to stop smoking. More than 250 people are needed to take part in the study, with their progress followed for six months.
Those involved will be split into three groups; one using nicotine rich e-cigarettes, another nicotine-free e-cigarettes and the third nicotine replacement therapy from Sheffield’s stop smoking services.
Participants’ cholesterol and nicotine dependence will be studied during the research and their arteries will also be examined, along with carbon monoxide in their breath.
The study aims to ‘bridge a knowledge gap’ regarding the long-term effects of e-cigarettes on the veins and arteries of their users.
Please note that participants must be willing to give up.
If you are interested in taking part in this study please read the Participant Information Sheet and contact Gareth Jones on 0114 225 4312 or e-mail HeartResearch@shu.ac.uk for more information.