Yale center researching how tobacco products affect use and addiction in people
Official title: Yale Center for the Study of Tobacco Product Use and Addiction (YCSTP)
Funded at Yale University · NIH-11533172 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Yale research center is studying how nicotine, flavor additives, and other ingredients in tobacco products influence people’s likelihood of starting and becoming addicted.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2013 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $38,427 |
| NIH project number | 3U54DA036151-14S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11533172 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal participants include adolescents and adults who use or are at risk of using tobacco products, as well as individuals contributing biological samples for analyses.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not exposed to tobacco products or who are not part of the study design may not receive direct benefits.
What this research studies
This program brings together experts to explore how different nicotine forms and flavor compounds in tobacco products affect initiation and addiction across ages. Researchers will examine odorless cooling flavors, sweeteners, humectants, and nicotine stereoisomers delivered through various product types. The goal is to generate scientific evidence that can inform FDA regulatory decisions to reduce appeal and harm from tobacco products. The work involves complex studies with human-relevant data and may include analyses of human behavior and biological markers related to tobacco use.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could strengthen regulations that reduce tobacco appeal and addiction, helping prevent initiation and support harm reduction.
How similar studies have gone: Past studies have shown that flavorings and nicotine formulations can influence appeal and addiction, supporting the potential impact of this line of research.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Krishnan-Sarin, Suchitra — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Krishnan-Sarin, Suchitra
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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.