Understanding how to help young people quit vaping

Addressing the Vaping Epidemic in Adolescents and Young Adults: Advancing our Understanding of Cessation Treatment and Engagement

['FUNDING_CAREER'] · UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON · NIH-11053525

This study is looking at teenagers and young adults who use e-cigarettes to find out what helps them quit and what makes it easier for them to succeed, so we can create better support programs just for them.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_CAREER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorUNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON (nih funded)
Locations1 site (MADISON, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-11053525 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on adolescents and young adults who use e-cigarettes, aiming to develop effective strategies to help them quit. The project will investigate what motivates these individuals to attempt quitting and what factors contribute to their success. By analyzing data from a nationally representative sample, the research seeks to enhance engagement with cessation programs specifically designed for this age group. The ultimate goal is to provide evidence-based treatments that prevent lifelong nicotine addiction and associated health risks.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 14-17 and young adults aged 18-24 who currently use e-cigarettes.

Not a fit: Patients who do not use e-cigarettes or have a history of smoking traditional cigarettes may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved cessation programs that help young people quit vaping and reduce their risk of nicotine addiction.

How similar studies have performed: While there has been limited research on e-cigarette cessation specifically for adolescents and young adults, previous studies on smoking cessation in adults have shown promising results with similar engagement strategies.

Where this research is happening

MADISON, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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