Understanding how using cannabis and tobacco together affects young adults trying to quit smoking.
Official title: The impact of cannabis and tobacco/nicotine product co-use in young adults: Prospective cessation evaluation and substitution
Funded at Medical University of South Carolina · NIH-10918332 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how using cannabis along with tobacco affects young adults who are trying to quit smoking, and it aims to find out who might have a harder time quitting because of this combination.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical University of South Carolina NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $587,896 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA276066-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10918332 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young adults who currently use both cannabis and tobacco products and are considering quitting.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not use cannabis or tobacco products may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between cannabis and tobacco/nicotine co-use among young adults, focusing on how this co-use impacts efforts to quit smoking. The study will collect data on usage patterns and evaluate the effects of cannabis on nicotine cessation attempts. By employing a behavioral economics framework, the research aims to identify which individuals may face greater challenges in quitting due to their co-use of these substances. Participants will be monitored over time to assess changes in their smoking behaviors and cessation success.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective cessation strategies for young adults who use both cannabis and tobacco.
How similar studies have gone: While there has been limited research on this specific co-use relationship, previous studies have indicated potential challenges in cessation efforts, suggesting that this area is ripe for further exploration.
Where this research is happening
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcclure, Erin a — Medical University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: Mcclure, Erin a
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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.