Do you currently vape? Take part in our vaping study!

During this study, we will ask you to complete an online questionnaire asking about your vaping use, plus you will need to attend two medical appointments. One appointment will be to obtain a CT scan of your lungs and the other appointment will be to measure your lung function and to capture some sputum from your lungs.

This study will include the following three activities:

1. You will need to complete an online questionnaire about yourself and your vaping use, this should only take 5 minutes of your time.
2. You will need to attend an appointment at Greenlane Clinical Centre where you will have your lung function measured and a procedure to induce and collect your sputum, this appointment could take around 1-1.5 hours.
3. You will need to attend a radiology clinic (at an Astra Radiology clinic near you) to have a CT scan of your lungs, this appointment should take about 30 minutes.
   

We are recruiting participants between the age of 18-45 years. You must be a daily vaper and have vaped for at least one year. You are not eligible if you are a current smoker, have a history of lung disease, or are currently pregnant.

We will offer you a $50 voucher after completing the study to compensate you for your participation in this study. We can also arrange to cover the cost of parking and transportation if needed.

If you would like to know more about this study or to apply, we would love to hear from you:

Dr Kelly Burrowes
Associate Professor
Email: k.burrowes@auckland.ac.nz

Recruitment ends: 31 July 2025