Activatexto: help Latinos quit smoking and get more activity
Official title: Actívatexto: Advancing smoking cessation and physical activity among Latinos
Funded at University of Rochester · NIH-11382025 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Latino-focused program uses text messages to help adults quit smoking and become more physically active.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $2,214,880 |
| NIH project number | 4R01MD019748-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11382025 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21+ who smoke and are not meeting activity guidelines, particularly within Latino communities.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals who do not use mobile texting or are not interested in behavior-change programs may have limited benefit.
What this research studies
This project builds on a successful text-message smoking-cessation program for Latinos and adds a physical activity component to boost quitting and overall health. It will enroll adults 21 and older, especially Cuban and Latino communities, and deliver tailored messages through mobile phones in English and Spanish. The study will work with a Community Advisory Board to ensure the program fits real-life needs and preferences, with a focus on real-world use and potential for broad adoption. If effective, the intervention could become a scalable tool to reduce smoking and increase activity in Latino communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could help more Latino adults quit smoking and increase their weekly physical activity, improving health and reducing disease risk.
How similar studies have gone: A prior randomized trial showed Decídetexto increases smoking abstinence among Latinos, supporting further integration with activity components.
Where this research is happening
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University of Rochester
Rochester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cartujano, Francisco — University of Rochester
- Study coordinator: Cartujano, Francisco
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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.