Investigating how vaping during pregnancy affects children's lung health
Official title: ENDS aerosol particle deposition, in utero exposures and children's respiratory health effects (ENDURE)
Funded at Trustees of Indiana University · NIH-11021725 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how using e-cigarettes while pregnant might affect the lung health of children, so if you're a mom who uses these products or is around them, your experience could help us understand the long-term effects on kids' breathing.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Trustees of Indiana University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bloomington, United States) |
| Project start | March 13, 2025 |
| Project end | February 29, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $720,855 |
| NIH project number | 1R01ES035694-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11021725 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include pregnant women who use e-cigarettes or are exposed to e-cigarette aerosols.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not use ENDS products and are not exposed to ENDS aerosols may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research examines the impact of in utero exposure to electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), such as e-cigarettes, on the respiratory health of children. By analyzing how aerosol particles from these products deposit in the lungs of pregnant women and their potential effects on fetal lung development, the study aims to understand the long-term respiratory outcomes for children. The research involves collaboration among multiple institutions to gather comprehensive data on this important public health issue. Participants may include mothers who use ENDS products or are exposed to ENDS aerosols in their environment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and prevention strategies for respiratory issues in children exposed to vaping during pregnancy.
How similar studies have gone: While research on the effects of traditional tobacco exposure during pregnancy is established, the specific impacts of ENDS exposure are still being explored, making this a novel area of investigation.
Where this research is happening
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Trustees of Indiana University
Bloomington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Commodore, Sarah — Trustees of Indiana University
- Study coordinator: Commodore, Sarah
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.