Helping parents support their kids to quit vaping
Parents helping Parents for Youth Vaping Cessation (PhP-VX)
This study is testing a supportive program that helps parents of teens who vape connect with other parents who have successfully helped their kids quit, so they can share tips and encouragement to make quitting easier for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Nebraska Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Omaha, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10951852 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a program that connects parents of adolescents who vape with other parents who have successfully helped their children quit. The program aims to provide support and resources to families, recognizing the important role that parental involvement plays in youth cessation efforts. By utilizing peer coaching and community support, the initiative seeks to create a more effective environment for adolescents to quit vaping. The study will involve a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of this intervention.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 15-18 who are currently using e-cigarettes and their parents or caregivers.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently using e-cigarettes or are outside the age range of 15-18 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the rates of vaping cessation among adolescents by leveraging parental support.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that peer support and parental involvement can be effective strategies in substance cessation programs, indicating a promising approach for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
Omaha, United States
- University of Nebraska Medical Center — Omaha, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dai, Hongying Daisy — University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Dai, Hongying Daisy
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.