Understanding how to help young people quit vaping
Official title: Addressing the Vaping Epidemic in Adolescents and Young Adults: Advancing our Understanding of Cessation Treatment and Engagement
Funded at University of Wisconsin-Madison · NIH-11053525 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $193,320 |
| NIH project number | 5K08DA058058-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11053525 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 14-17 and young adults aged 18-24 who currently use e-cigarettes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not use e-cigarettes or have a history of smoking traditional cigarettes may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Williams, Brian S — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Williams, Brian S
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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.