Understanding the health effects of youth vaping
Official title: Administration Core
Funded at Wake Forest University Health Sciences · NIH-11077350 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how vaping affects the health and well-being of teenagers, working with schools to better understand its impact on their brains and overall development, while also finding ways to share important information about the risks of vaping with young people.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2023 |
| Project end | April 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $267,237 |
| NIH project number | 5P01CA269048-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11077350 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents who are currently using or have been exposed to vaping products.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not adolescents or those who have never been exposed to vaping may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the health impacts of vaping among adolescents by collaborating with schools, which are directly affected by this issue. It employs a multidisciplinary approach, combining expertise in adolescent development, addiction, and respiratory health to assess how vaping influences brain health, cognitive development, and overall well-being. The project includes various innovative projects that will analyze the effects of vaping on dependence and health, while also developing effective health communication strategies to inform adolescents about the risks associated with vaping.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for adolescents by providing critical insights into the risks of vaping and informing effective prevention strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in understanding the health impacts of tobacco use among youth, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sutfin, Erin L — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Sutfin, Erin L
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.