Impact of flavored e-cigarette sales bans on tobacco use in youth and adults
Official title: The effects of flavored e-cigarette sales bans on tobacco-use behaviors among youth and adults
Funded at Wake Forest University Health Sciences · NIH-10920457 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how banning flavored e-cigarettes impacts smoking habits in both kids and adults, aiming to see if these rules help reduce e-cigarette use among young people while also helping adults who smoke find better options.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $193,750 |
| NIH project number | 5R21DA059793-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10920457 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include youth and adults who currently use e-cigarettes or have a history of tobacco use.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not use e-cigarettes or tobacco products may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how bans on flavored e-cigarettes affect tobacco use behaviors among both youth and adults. By examining states that have implemented these bans, the study aims to understand whether stricter regulations can effectively reduce e-cigarette use among young people while also considering the potential benefits for adult smokers seeking alternatives. The research will analyze data from health surveys and behavioral studies to assess changes in usage patterns and health outcomes. Participants may be asked to provide information about their tobacco use and attitudes towards e-cigarettes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective policies that reduce youth e-cigarette use and support adult smokers in quitting.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that similar regulatory approaches can lead to reductions in tobacco use, indicating potential success for this study.
Where this research is happening
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lin, Meng-Yun — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Lin, Meng-Yun
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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.