Creating a mobile app to help people with HIV quit smoking
Development of an Integrated mHealth App-Based Intervention to Support Smoking Cessation in People Living with HIV
This study is testing a new mobile app to help people with HIV quit smoking by providing support and resources right on their phones, making it easier for them to stop smoking without needing to visit a clinic often.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10408833 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mobile health application designed to assist individuals living with HIV in quitting smoking. The app will combine features from existing successful smoking cessation programs and provide ongoing support through a smartphone interface. By leveraging technology, the intervention aims to offer continuous assistance, making it easier for patients to engage in smoking cessation efforts without the need for frequent in-person visits. The approach is based on previous successes in HIV care settings and aims to enhance the effectiveness of smoking cessation strategies for this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV who smoke and are interested in quitting.
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke or are not living with HIV may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve smoking cessation rates among people living with HIV, leading to better overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using mobile health interventions for smoking cessation, indicating a promising approach for this specific population.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hoeppner, Bettina B. — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Hoeppner, Bettina B.
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 below.