Brain scans reveal best Anti-Vaping ads to stop young vapers from smoking
NCT ID NCT05447325
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether showing anti-vaping messages to young adults who vape can keep them from starting to smoke cigarettes. 180 participants will have their brains scanned and then receive different types of anti-vaping ads over a year. Researchers will track their vaping, smoking, and nicotine use to see which messages work best.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Anti-vaping public service announcement images
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show which anti-vaping messages work best to keep young vapers from starting to smoke cigarettes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study focused on measuring brain activity and survey responses, not on proving a treatment works. Results may not lead to a clear intervention.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UGA Bio-imaging Research Center
RECRUITINGAthens, Georgia, 30602, United States