Tracking vaping behavior in real-time using advanced technology
Automatic detection of vaping rate and patterning in the lab and the natural environment using Flexible, Robust Instrumentation of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (FRIENDS)
['FUNDING_R01'] · STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO · NIH-10867511
This study is looking to learn more about how people use e-cigarettes by creating a special device that can track their vaping habits without getting in the way, and it's inviting 240 daily users to help out by sharing their puffing patterns.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (AMHERST, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10867511 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding how people use electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), like e-cigarettes, by developing a new device that can monitor vaping behavior without interrupting users. The study will recruit 240 daily ENDS users to gather data on their puffing patterns, including duration and frequency, using a non-contact electromagnetic sensor. This innovative approach aims to provide accurate and objective measurements of vaping habits in both controlled lab settings and natural environments. The findings will contribute to a publicly accessible library of vaping behaviors to inform future research and public health strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who use electronic nicotine delivery systems daily and are willing to participate in monitoring their vaping habits.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use electronic nicotine delivery systems or who are not daily users of these products may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better understanding and regulation of vaping behaviors, ultimately improving public health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of using advanced monitoring technology is innovative, similar studies have shown success in tracking smoking behaviors, suggesting potential for this method in vaping research.
Where this research is happening
AMHERST, UNITED STATES
- STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO — AMHERST, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HAWK, LARRY W — STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO
- Study coordinator: HAWK, LARRY W
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.