Investigating policies to limit youth access to tobacco products
Official title: Modeling the equity impact of age restricted in-person location policies for youth tobacco use
Funded at Ohio State University · NIH-10906787 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how rules that only allow adults to buy tobacco from certain stores can help keep tobacco away from kids, especially in places where young people use tobacco a lot, and it will also check if these rules help make things fairer for everyone in the community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $598,965 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA273206-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10906787 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents and young adults under the age of 21 who are at risk of tobacco use.
✕Less likely to help
Patients over the age of 21 or those not residing in areas affected by tobacco retailer density may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research explores age restricted in-person location policies (ARLPs) that aim to limit tobacco sales to adult-only retailers, potentially reducing youth access to tobacco products. By modeling the impact of these policies, the research seeks to understand how they could decrease the density of tobacco retailers in communities, particularly in areas with high youth tobacco use. The study will also evaluate the equity implications of these policies, focusing on how they may reduce disparities in tobacco retailer access among marginalized populations. Data will be collected on youth behavior and potential compensatory actions they might take to obtain tobacco.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to significant reductions in youth tobacco use and improved public health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Similar approaches in tobacco control have shown promise in reducing youth access to tobacco, indicating potential for success in this novel strategy.
Where this research is happening
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Ohio State University
Columbus, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Roberts, Megan Eleanor — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Roberts, Megan Eleanor
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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.