An app that helps teenagers quit using e-cigarettes
Official title: AI-Enhanced App-based Intervention for Adolescent E-cigarette Cessation
Funded at State University of New York at Buffalo · NIH-10952623 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a friendly smartphone app that uses smart technology to help teens quit using e-cigarettes by giving them personalized support based on how they use e-cigarettes and their feelings about quitting.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University of New York at Buffalo NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Amherst, United States) |
| Project start | September 4, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $257,415 |
| NIH project number | 1R34CA287720-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10952623 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 19 who currently use e-cigarettes and are looking to quit.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not use e-cigarettes or are outside the age range of 12 to 19 may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a smartphone application enhanced by artificial intelligence to assist adolescents in quitting e-cigarettes. The app will provide personalized support based on individual usage patterns, readiness to quit, and beliefs about e-cigarettes. It will be implemented in schools and community settings, making it accessible to a large number of young users. The goal is to create an effective and sustainable intervention that addresses the growing public health issue of e-cigarette use among teenagers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce e-cigarette use among adolescents, improving their overall health and well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that technology-based interventions can be effective in promoting cessation of addictive substances, suggesting potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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State University of New York at Buffalo
Amherst, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Park, Eunhee — State University of New York at Buffalo
- Study coordinator: Park, Eunhee
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.