Investigating how exposure to tobacco, cannabis, and nicotine affects children's mental health over time
Tracing the Impact of Evolving Environmental Exposure to Tobacco, Cannabis, and Nicotine Smoke and Vapor Emissions on Children's Mental Health Symptom Trajectories
This study looks at how being around tobacco smoke, cannabis smoke, and nicotine vapor affects kids' mental health from before they're born all the way through their teenage years, helping us understand the risks these exposures might pose as they grow up.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oklahoma State University Stillwater NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stillwater, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10977960 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research examines the impact of environmental exposure to tobacco smoke, cannabis smoke, and nicotine vapor on children's mental health from prenatal stages through adolescence. By utilizing a large national dataset, the study aims to identify different exposure patterns and their association with mental health outcomes. It will track changes in exposure over time and analyze how these exposures relate to mental health symptoms in children. The research focuses on understanding the developmental risks associated with these environmental factors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include children and adolescents who have been exposed to tobacco, cannabis, or nicotine in their environment.
Not a fit: Patients who have not been exposed to any form of tobacco or cannabis smoke or vapor may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions for protecting children's mental health from harmful environmental exposures.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that environmental exposures can significantly impact child development and mental health, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
Stillwater, United States
- Oklahoma State University Stillwater — Stillwater, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Appleseth, Hannah — Oklahoma State University Stillwater
- Study coordinator: Appleseth, Hannah
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.