Tracking e-cigarette use in real time with wearable sensors
Measuring E-cigarette Use in Real Time via Wearable Sensor
This study is looking at how young people use e-cigarettes by using special sensors to track their habits in real time, so we can better understand their usage and help create better ways to prevent and stop e-cigarette use among youth.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University of New York at Buffalo NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Amherst, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11058061 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to understand how young people use e-cigarettes by employing wearable sensors that can accurately measure their usage patterns in real time. By utilizing advanced technology, the study seeks to overcome the limitations of self-reported surveys, which can be biased or inaccurate. The goal is to gather precise data on the frequency and intensity of e-cigarette use among youth, which will help in developing effective prevention and cessation strategies. This approach focuses on a vulnerable population that is at risk of developing serious health issues related to e-cigarette use.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young individuals, particularly high school and middle school students, who are current e-cigarette users.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use e-cigarettes or are outside the age range of the targeted youth population may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing and reducing e-cigarette use among young people, ultimately enhancing public health.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on e-cigarette use, this approach using wearable sensors for real-time tracking is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
Amherst, United States
- State University of New York at Buffalo — Amherst, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Park, Eunhee — State University of New York at Buffalo
- Study coordinator: Park, Eunhee
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.