Investigating the effects of tobacco product regulations in Appalachia
Official title: AppalTRuST Project 3: Impact of proposed tobacco product rules in Appalachia on consumption and product switching with the Experimental Tobacco Marketplace
Funded at University of Kentucky · NIH-10934529 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how new rules about tobacco products might change how people in rural Kentucky use them, especially focusing on things like nicotine levels and flavors, to help improve health in these communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $620,150 |
| NIH project number | 5U54DA058256-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10934529 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include tobacco users residing in rural Appalachian areas, particularly those in Kentucky.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not use tobacco products or reside outside the Appalachian region may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to understand how proposed regulations on tobacco products will affect their use in rural Appalachian communities, particularly in Kentucky. By employing behavioral economic methods, the project will analyze consumption patterns and product switching among tobacco users in this underserved region. The study will focus on the impact of regulations such as limiting nicotine content and banning certain flavors, which could significantly alter the tobacco marketplace. Participants will be involved in assessing these changes and their implications for public health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved public health outcomes by informing effective tobacco regulations that reduce consumption in Appalachian communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using behavioral economic methods to analyze tobacco consumption patterns, indicating that this approach is both relevant and potentially impactful.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Koffarnus, Mikhail Nikolaas — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Koffarnus, Mikhail Nikolaas
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.