Designing a device to improve the accuracy of smoking and vaping research
Smoking Machine Adaptor Design Project for ENDS, Cigars, and Heated Tobacco Products (UC2)
This study is working on a new tool to help make sure we get accurate information from smoking and vaping devices, so we can better understand how they work and their effects, and it’s designed for researchers and health professionals who study these products.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11000778 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This project focuses on creating a standardized adaptor for smoking and vaping machines to enhance the reliability of data collected on electronic nicotine delivery systems, cigars, and heated tobacco products. The research involves multiple phases, including feasibility studies, prototype design, and validation of the adaptors. Collaborating with the FDA and other laboratories, the team aims to ensure that the adaptors meet scientific standards for accurate data collection. Ultimately, this project will also provide ongoing support and improvements for the devices used in this research.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who use electronic nicotine delivery systems, cigars, or heated tobacco products and are interested in contributing to the understanding of these products' health impacts.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use any form of tobacco or nicotine products may not receive any direct benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate data on the health effects of smoking and vaping products, informing better public health policies and consumer safety.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of developing standardized adaptors for smoking machines is innovative, similar research efforts have shown success in improving data accuracy in tobacco product studies.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, UNITED STATES
- Ohio State University — Columbus, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brinkman, Marielle Cavanaugh — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Brinkman, Marielle Cavanaugh
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.