The USC EPIC Study is our newest behavioral epidemiology research study that aims to better understand adolescent health and well-being.
About the EPIC Study
The USC EPIC Study is currently collecting school-based data on the causes of teen social behavioral health issues. Our study aims to assess high school students’ developmental patterns of substance use (vaping, alcohol, nicotine, cannabis), behaviors, attitudes, and overall well-being.
This will be accomplished by surveying the students of the Class of 2027 at 11 public high schools in the greater Los Angeles over their four years in high school (2023-2027). The first wave of data collection was conducted Spring 2024. The study will collect a total of 7 waves of data and is expected to have approximately 3,500 student participants.
EPIC Study Timeline, Enrollments & Completions
Our Partners
"Thank you for the incredible support and collaboration over the years. The strong partnership we’ve built with you have made a lasting impact on our school, and I’m truly grateful for everything we've accomplished together." - Principal at Participating School
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"Thank you for the incredible support and collaboration over the years. The strong partnership we’ve built with you have made a lasting impact on our school, and I’m truly grateful for everything we've accomplished together." - Principal at Participating School 〰️
Our study is funded by our partners:
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NIH, U54CA180905-11, 2023-2028
Collaborations
Are you a researcher, interested in using data collected from this study?
Please click below to fill out the research collaboration form!