A scalable plan to create smoke-free homes in Armenia and Georgia
Official title: Implementing a Scalable Smoke-free Home Intervention in Armenia and Georgia
Funded at George Washington University · NIH-11506161 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A proven, brief program to help families in Armenia and Georgia keep homes smoke-free, reducing secondhand smoke exposure and supporting quit attempts.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | George Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $86,238 |
| NIH project number | 3R01CA278229-04S3 |
| Project ID | NIH-11506161 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults in Armenia and Georgia who smoke or live with someone who smokes and want to reduce smoke exposure at home.
✕Less likely to help
Households with no concern about indoor smoke or no access to intervention delivery networks may see limited benefit.
What this research studies
This project adapts an evidence-based smoke-free home program for Armenia and Georgia, building local capacity through coalitions and national quitlines. It aims to make the intervention culturally appropriate, scalable, and affordable in low-resource settings. The team will work with communities to implement and sustain smoke-free homes, with in-country partners guiding delivery and outreach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, families in Armenia and Georgia could experience fewer risks from tobacco smoke and better support for quitting.
How similar studies have gone: Prior US-based work showed the intervention can be brief, scalable, and cost-effective in low-income households.
Where this research is happening
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George Washington University
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Berg, Carla J — George Washington University
- Study coordinator: Berg, Carla J
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.