Understanding vaping behavior and its effects on adolescents
Official title: Project 1 - Vaping Behavior, the Emergence of Dependence, and Well-being
Funded at Wake Forest University Health Sciences · NIH-11077344 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how vaping affects young people aged 12 to 20, focusing on how often and how much they vape, and how it might lead to dependence and impact their overall health and well-being.
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) | $267,239 |
| NIH project number | 5P01CA269048-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11077344 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who are current or former users of vaping products.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not within the adolescent age range or who have never used vaping products may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how vaping behavior among adolescents, particularly those aged 12 to 20, can lead to dependence and affect overall well-being. It focuses on the frequency and intensity of vaping during critical developmental years and explores the health impacts associated with nicotine use. By examining cognitive, emotional, and social functioning, the study aims to identify the relationship between vaping and adolescent health outcomes, providing insights for prevention strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention strategies for vaping-related dependence and better health outcomes for adolescents.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding addiction behaviors in adolescents, making this approach both relevant and necessary.
Where this research is happening
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Winston-Salem, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Donny, Eric Christian — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Donny, Eric Christian
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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.