Creating a program to help young people quit tobacco and e-cigarettes while in the hospital
Development and Implementation of a Tobacco and ENDS Use Intervention for Adolescents and Young Adults in the Pediatric Hospital
This study is all about helping young people quit smoking and using e-cigarettes while they're in the hospital, using a friendly program that gives them the support they need to make a change.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hospital of Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11223995 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and implementing an intervention aimed at helping adolescents and young adults quit using tobacco and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) during their hospital stay. The program will utilize a structured approach based on the 5A's framework (Ask, Advise, Assess, Assist, Arrange) to provide tailored support for young patients. By addressing tobacco use in a hospital setting, where many adolescents are at increased risk due to underlying health issues, the research aims to create a supportive environment for cessation. The intervention will be refined through feedback and assessed for its effectiveness in helping patients reduce or quit their tobacco use.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents and young adults aged 12 to 20 who are hospitalized and at risk for tobacco use.
Not a fit: Patients who are not hospitalized or who do not use tobacco or ENDS may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce tobacco and ENDS use among hospitalized adolescents and young adults, leading to improved health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While interventions for tobacco cessation in adults during hospitalization have shown success, this approach for adolescents and young adults is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Los Angeles, United States
- Children's Hospital of Los Angeles — Los Angeles, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Masonbrink, Abbey — Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Masonbrink, Abbey
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 below.