E-Cigarettes and Pregnancy Success
Investigating Implications of E-Cigarettes on Pregnancy Success and Reproductive Fitness
This project aims to understand how using e-cigarettes might affect a woman's ability to become pregnant and have a healthy pregnancy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11124802 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many people use e-cigarettes today, including pregnant women, often believing they are safer than traditional cigarettes. However, we don't have much information about how e-cigarettes truly affect pregnancy. This project will look closely at how e-cigarette exposure might impact early pregnancy events, like when an embryo attaches to the uterus and how the placenta forms. By studying these crucial steps, we hope to uncover the specific ways e-cigarettes could interfere with a successful pregnancy.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Women who use e-cigarettes and are pregnant or considering pregnancy are the focus of this research.
Not a fit: Individuals who do not use e-cigarettes or are not planning a pregnancy may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This work could help provide important safety information for pregnant women and those planning to become pregnant, guiding decisions about e-cigarette use.
How similar studies have performed: This research builds upon initial findings by the principal investigator and addresses a significant gap in current knowledge regarding e-cigarette safety during pregnancy.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Marbrey, Margeaux Wetendorf — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Marbrey, Margeaux Wetendorf
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.