Adolescent Vaping Characterization and Parent Views on Adolescent Vaping Protocol

NCT05669716 | Terminated

• 2 other identifiers: 10001196001196-DA
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 726
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Background: The use of electronic cigarettes (vaping) has increased among adolescents over the past decade. Vaping raises many health concerns. People who vape inhale toxic chemicals. Vaping is also linked with mental health issues, such as depression and suicide risk. In one survey, 85% of young adults reported that they used both vaping and tobacco products; the primary reason they cited for using these products was stress. Objective: This natural history study will survey adolescents and their parents about their attitudes toward vaping. Eligibility: People aged 13 to 18, including those who vape; those who once vaped; and those who have never vaped. Parents of people aged 13 to 18 who are known or suspected of vaping are also needed. Design: Participants will take a survey. They will use their own smartphone, computer, or tablet to answer questions. The survey will take about 20 minutes. Their answers will be anonymous. Teenage participants will answer questions on different topics: Vaping habits, such as when and how they vape. Drug use, including nicotine, cannabis, and alcohol. Mood issues, such as depression, anxiety, and stress. Social influences on vaping, including perceived attitudes of parents and peers. Other leisure habits, including online gaming and use of social media. Parents will answer similar questions. A phone number and links will be given to participants who need help for suicidal thoughts. Other links will be given to those who want help with parenting resources or aids to quit vaping. Participants may be invited to take part in an 8-week course on mindfulness-based stress reduction. Participants who finish the survey will receive 10 dollars. ...

Conditions

Healthy Volunteers; Vaping Teens

Keywords

Vape; Nicotine; Teen; Drug Use; Natural History

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Attitude toward vaping

  An adequate description of adolescent vapers habits and attitudes towards their vaping.

  at time of survey

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• characteristics of parents of teens who vape

  at time of survey

• comparison of vaping and non-vaping teens on mental health and other drug use

  at time of survey

Study Arms (4)

parents of teens who vape

400 parent participants, defined as an adult who identifies as parenting an adolescent aged 13-17 whom they know/suspect is vaping.

teens who formerly vaped

Adolescents N=400 (formerly vaped)

teens who never vaped

Adolescents N=400 (never vaped).

teens who vape

adolescent participants (minor subjects), comprised of N=400 (currently vaping, defined as vaping at least one day in the previous 30-day period

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 13 Years - 120 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Adolescent and parent participants will be enrolled in the survey through the internet, via their own smartphone/computer/tablet device.

You may qualify if:

• In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must:
• Be an adolescent age 13-18 and in grades 8-12 or the summer after graduation, OR an adult who identifies as parenting an adolescent aged 13-18 and in grades 8-12 or the summer after graduation whom they know/suspect is vaping or never has vaped. All participants must be willing to complete the survey to the end.

You may not qualify if:

• Non-English speakers cannot participate in this study. Justification: The questionnaires from which the survey is constructed are not all validated in languages other than English. We do not have the resources to translate the consent and surveys.
• Those who cannot demonstrate understanding of the purpose of the survey by answering questions after a brief explanation will be excluded. Justification: The ability to understand the purpose of the survey is required in order to provide informed consent to participate and to be able to provide meaningful answers to the survey questions.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): lead

Study Sites (1)

National Institute on Drug Abuse

Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Vaping

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Smoking; Behavior

Study Officials

• Betty Jo Salmeron, M.D.

  National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: NIH
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 30, 2022
• First Posted: January 3, 2023
• Study Start: March 9, 2023
• Primary Completion: September 25, 2025
• Study Completion: September 25, 2025
• Last Updated: December 23, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)