Creating a tool to help make decisions about tobacco control policies
Official title: Developing and evaluating a decision support tool to disseminate tobacco control research and inform policy implementation
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-11231960 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a helpful tool for public health officials to better understand and choose the best policies for controlling tobacco use, especially e-cigarettes, by clearly showing the pros and cons of different options.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $249,000 |
| NIH project number | 4R00CA277135-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11231960 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include public health administrators and policymakers involved in tobacco control efforts.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in public health decision-making or who do not use tobacco products may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a decision support tool aimed at assisting public health administrators in evaluating tobacco control policies, particularly regarding electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) like e-cigarettes. The tool will systematically present information about the benefits and risks of various policies, making it easier for decision-makers to understand complex trade-offs. By synthesizing research evidence into a more accessible format, the tool aims to improve the implementation of effective tobacco control measures. The project will also evaluate the effectiveness of this tool in real-world settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more informed and effective tobacco control policies, ultimately reducing nicotine addiction and cancer risk among the population.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research has shown promise in using decision support tools to improve policy-making in public health, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Smith, Natalie Riva — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Smith, Natalie Riva
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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.