Investigating the chemicals and toxic emissions from cannabis vaping
Emerging Trends in the Chemistry of Cannabis Vaping and Toxicant Emissions
This study is looking at how vaping cannabis affects health, especially for young people, by figuring out what harmful chemicals are released when different types of cannabis and vaporizers are used, so we can better understand the safety of these products.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Portland State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11081796 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the health impacts of cannabis vaping, particularly among adolescents. It aims to identify the chemical sources of toxic emissions produced during vaping, with a specific emphasis on a harmful gas called ketene. By developing new analytical methods, the study will explore how different cannabis formulations and vaporizer designs contribute to the formation of these toxicants. The findings could provide critical insights into the safety of cannabis vaping products and inform public health strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adolescents who use cannabis vaping products regularly.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use cannabis or are not adolescents may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer cannabis vaping products and better public health guidelines for adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: While research on cannabis vaping is emerging, this specific focus on toxic emissions and their sources is relatively novel and has not been extensively studied.
Where this research is happening
Portland, United States
- Portland State University — Portland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Strongin, Robert M — Portland State University
- Study coordinator: Strongin, Robert M
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.