The goal of this randomized controlled study is to test if this new intervention works to help adolescents quit vaping. A key feature of the program is the use of peer support for parents, delivered by trained parent coaches. Participants will complete baseline and follow up surveys. Parents in the intervention arm will receive peer support as part of the program.
15-18
Report vaping in the previous 30 days
English literacy
Biological, adoptive, stepparents, or adult guardian of adolescent participating
None
Parallel
Parents Helping Parents program
BehavioralOur innovative vaping cessation program will include two key components: 1) online training for parents and their offspring, and 2) parent-helping-parent coach sessions. Parents and children in the control setting will receive no treatments during the intervention (Baseline to Month 3). Dyads will be provided online training materials at the end of the study.
7-day point prevalence abstinence
Vaping frequency
Past 7 day Vaping intensity
Self-reported vaping intensity will be assessed with the questions "In the past 7 days, on the days you vaped, how many times did you usually pick up your device to vape? "and "In the past 7 days, each time you pick up your vape, how many puffs do you usually take before putting it away?".
Other tobacco use
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University of Nebraska
Lead sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Collaborator
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborator
