Tobacco use patterns over time in diverse U.S. adults and youth
Tobacco use trajectories and related mechanisms among US adults and youth
['FUNDING_R21'] · GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · NIH-11320880
This project looks at how different groups of U.S. adults and young people start, stop, or switch between tobacco products and what influences those patterns.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R21'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11320880 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
From my perspective, researchers will use large, nationally representative U.S. surveys to follow tobacco use among adults and youth over time. They will compare use of different products and look at factors like marketing exposure and product perceptions that might push people toward or away from certain products. The team focuses on groups often hit hardest by tobacco—such as Black, Hispanic, low-income, and rural populations—to see whether their patterns differ. The goal is to understand why some groups have higher use or multiple-product use so solutions can be targeted.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are U.S. residents including adults and adolescents from high-risk groups such as Black or Hispanic individuals, low-income or rural communities, and current or former tobacco users.
Not a fit: People who live outside the United States or whose experiences are not captured in national surveys may not directly benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help shape more targeted public health messages, regulations, and programs to reduce tobacco use in high-risk communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous national surveillance studies have successfully tracked tobacco trends and disparities, and this work builds on that by focusing specifically on product-type patterns and marketing-related mechanisms.
Where this research is happening
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES
- GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY — WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WANG, YAN — GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: WANG, YAN
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.