Creating a smartphone app to help young adults reduce nicotine vaping
Developing a smartphone-based intervention targeting high-risk situations of nicotine vaping among young adults
This study is creating a helpful smartphone app for young adults aged 18-25 who want to cut down on e-cigarette use, offering personalized tips and support based on their vaping habits.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11036293 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a smartphone-based intervention specifically designed to help young adults aged 18-25 reduce their use of e-cigarettes. The approach combines mobile health technology with clinical treatment strategies to address nicotine vaping in high-risk situations. The project will utilize machine learning to analyze data collected through the app, allowing for personalized support and interventions. Participants will engage with the app to track their vaping habits and receive tailored feedback and resources.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adults aged 18-25 who currently use e-cigarettes and are looking to reduce or quit their vaping habits.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use e-cigarettes or are outside the age range of 18-25 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce nicotine vaping among young adults, leading to improved health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using mobile health interventions for smoking cessation, indicating a promising approach for this target population.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nguyen, Nhung — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Nguyen, Nhung
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.