Community outreach and engagement for adults in Appalachian Kentucky
Official title: AppalTRuST Community Outreach and Participant Engagement Core
Funded at University of Kentucky · NIH-10934540 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for 2,000 adults from Appalachian Kentucky to help us learn more about how people use tobacco, especially young adults, so we can create better outreach programs that fit the community's needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,212,100 |
| NIH project number | 5U54DA058256-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10934540 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are adults aged 18 and older living in Appalachian Kentucky, particularly those who use tobacco or are interested in tobacco-related behaviors.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 18 years old or do not reside in the Appalachian Kentucky region may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on recruiting and retaining a diverse group of 2,000 adults aged 18 and older from Appalachian Kentucky to participate in the AppalTRuST Cohort. The project employs a combination of address-based probability sampling and quota-based non-probability sampling to ensure a representative sample. Participants will contribute to understanding tobacco use behaviors over time, with a specific focus on young adults and tobacco users. The research aims to develop culturally tailored outreach campaigns to enhance community engagement and participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions for tobacco use behaviors in Appalachian communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community engagement and outreach efforts in similar rural populations, indicating a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hull, Pamela Carmen — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Hull, Pamela Carmen
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.