Award
NIH Reporter #1R15DA059750-01A1
Evaluation of Dependence and Nicotine Replacement Therapy-Supported Cessation Efforts among Regular Electronic Cigarette Users
Recipient
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
Award Amount
$465,883.00
Ceiling
$465,883.00
Awarded
July 17, 2025
Identifier
1R15DA059750-01A1
A research project funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse to study electronic cigarette dependence and the effectiveness of nicotine replacement therapy in cessation efforts, including developing objective verification methods.
Description
This project examines indicators of dependence specific to electronic cigarette (ECIG) use, the impact of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) on short-term ECIG cessation, and novel methods for verifying ECIG use behaviors and abstinence. It aims to inform best practices for supporting ECIG cessation and understanding ECIG dependence.