Effects of vaping on adolescent brain health
Project 2 - Impact of Adolescent Vaping on Brain Health
['FUNDING_P01'] · WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · NIH-11077346
This study looks at how vaping nicotine affects the brains of young people aged 12 to 20, focusing on how it might impact their attention, memory, and emotions, to help understand the risks of vaping during these important years of brain development.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_P01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (WINSTON-SALEM, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11077346 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how vaping nicotine impacts brain development in adolescents aged 12 to 20. It focuses on understanding the effects of nicotine and other chemicals found in vaping products on brain regions responsible for attention, memory, and emotional processing. The study aims to explore how different vaping habits and product characteristics influence brain health during this critical developmental period. By examining these effects, the research seeks to provide insights into the potential risks associated with adolescent vaping.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who use vaping products.
Not a fit: Patients who do not vape or are outside the age range of 12 to 20 may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and prevention strategies for the negative impacts of vaping on adolescent brain health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that nicotine affects brain structure and function, but the specific impacts of vaping are still being explored, making this a novel investigation.
Where this research is happening
WINSTON-SALEM, UNITED STATES
- WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES — WINSTON-SALEM, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WHITLOW, CHRISTOPHER T — WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
- Study coordinator: WHITLOW, CHRISTOPHER T
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.