A mobile health program to help Black adults with HIV quit smoking and improve mental well-being
Official title: A National Test of a Culturally Tailored mHealth Integrated Smoking Cessation and Mental Health Intervention for Black Adults with HIV
Funded at University of Houston · NIH-11193956 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program offers a mobile health app designed to help Black adults living with HIV stop smoking and better manage their mental health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $965,326 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MD019957-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11193956 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are Black adults aged 21 and older who are living with HIV and currently smoke cigarettes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not smoke, are not living with HIV, or are not Black adults may not directly benefit from this specific program.
What this research studies
Many people living with HIV smoke cigarettes, and it can be harder for them to quit, especially Black adults who may face additional challenges like stigma and stress. Smoking is a major health risk for those with HIV, impacting both HIV-related and other health issues. This program uses a mobile app that is specially designed for Black adults with HIV, focusing on cultural relevance and addressing mental health concerns like anxiety. The goal is to provide personalized support to help individuals successfully quit smoking and improve their overall well-being.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could offer a new, accessible way for Black adults with HIV to quit smoking, reduce health risks, and improve their mental health.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of focusing on anxiety sensitivity in this population is relatively new, other mobile health interventions have shown promise in supporting smoking cessation.
Where this research is happening
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University of Houston
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Garey, Lorra — University of Houston
- Study coordinator: Garey, Lorra
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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.