How sex affects the appeal of e-cigarette flavors for adult smokers
Sex Differences in E-Cigarette Flavor Sensory Perception As It Relates to Appeal and Reinforcing Efficacy Among Adult Smokers
This study looks at how men and women who smoke feel about different e-cigarette flavors, especially sweet and cool ones, to see why women might like flavored e-cigarettes more and how that affects their quitting efforts.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10870196 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how male and female adult smokers perceive different e-cigarette flavors, focusing on sweetness and cooling sensations. It aims to understand why female smokers may have a stronger preference for flavored e-cigarettes and how this influences their smoking behavior and cessation efforts. The study will involve testing the appeal and reinforcing effects of various e-cigarette flavors in a controlled setting, comparing responses between genders. By examining these differences, the research seeks to provide insights that could improve smoking cessation strategies tailored to gender-specific preferences.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adult smokers, particularly females, who use or are interested in e-cigarettes.
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke or are under 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective smoking cessation programs that consider gender differences in flavor preferences.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that sensory perception can significantly influence smoking behavior, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Davis, Danielle R — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Davis, Danielle R
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.