Dynamic patterns of oral nicotine pouch use and tobacco transitions in adults
Official title: Dynamic patterns of oral nicotine pouch use and transitions in cigarette and smokeless tobacco use: a fine-grained naturalistic cohort study
Funded at University of Vermont & St Agric College · NIH-11427892 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A long-term study is following adults to understand how people start, switch, or stop using oral nicotine pouches, cigarettes, and other tobacco products.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Vermont & St Agric College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Burlington, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $697,566 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DA066535-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11427892 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21 years and older who use or are at risk of using cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, or oral nicotine pouches.
✕Less likely to help
Young individuals under 21 or people not using any tobacco products may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project tracks adults over several years to map how ONP use changes day-to-day and how it relates to cigarette or smokeless tobacco use. Researchers will collect real-world data to see who uses ONPs, who quits, and who starts or relapses with other products. The study aims to reveal patterns that could inform safer use strategies and public health guidance. Results could help people make informed decisions about tobacco and nicotine products.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could guide better cessation strategies and policy decisions to reduce cancer risk related to tobacco use.
How similar studies have gone: There is limited evidence on ONP trajectories; this study addresses a novel area with potential for meaningful insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Vermont & St Agric College
Burlington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Klemperer, Elias M — University of Vermont & St Agric College
- Study coordinator: Klemperer, Elias M
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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.