CHPS RESEARCH STUDIES
			
	The impact of vaping on laryngeal and respiratory functions
The Voice & Swallow Mechanics Lab at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is looking for adults aged 18-30 years to participate in a research study on the impact of electronic cigarette use (also frequently referred to as vaping or juuling) on voice and cough. Qualified participants will attend one session that is 1 hour long on UCF’s campus. You will be asked to answer surveys, complete voice recordings, take breathing measurements, and have video taken of your vocal cords with a camera placed in your mouth.
Inclusion Qualifications:
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Adult, aged 18-30 years old
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Native speaker of American English
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Either non-smoker / non-vaper for at least 5 years -OR- a daily vaper for aminimum of 6 months.
Exclusion Qualifications:
You may not participate in this research opportunity if any of the following applies to you:- Current/previous neurological disorder/disease
- History of speech, language or hearing disorder
- Asthma or respiratory problems
- If you have a severe gag reflex, you might not want to participate in this study.
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				UCF IRB#: STUDY00007424
PI: Victoria McKenna
			
			PI: Victoria McKenna
 
				 Recruitment End Date:
December 31, 2025
			December 31, 2025
 
				 Location:
CHPS Innovation Center/CTRC Voice and Swallow Research Lab
3280 Progress Drive
Suite `100
Orlando, FL 32826
						CHPS Innovation Center/CTRC Voice and Swallow Research Lab
3280 Progress Drive
Suite `100
Orlando, FL 32826
 
					 Time Commitment:
Number of visits: 1
Expected time per visit: 1 hours
								Number of visits: 1
Expected time per visit: 1 hours
 
				 Compensation:
Type: $20 CASH
			
			Type: $20 CASH
 
				 Point of Contact:
Emma Burns
							
						Emma Burns
 
									 Associated Units:
Communication Sciences and Disorders
												
                        
            			
            Communication Sciences and Disorders

