Creating and promoting mobile health tools for cancer control and smoking cessation.
DEVELOPMENT, MAINTENANCE, AND PROMOTION OF NCI SPONSORED BEHAVIORAL AND MOBILE HEALTH INITIATIVES.
This study is all about creating helpful mobile apps and resources to support people in quitting smoking and making healthier choices to fight cancer, especially for those who might not have easy access to these tools, and it’s designed for everyone, including English and Spanish speakers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icf, INC., LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fairfax, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11189221 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and maintaining mobile health applications and resources aimed at promoting smoking cessation and health behavior changes related to cancer control. It involves creating interactive tools and resources that are accessible in multiple languages, including English and Spanish, to reach both the general population and underserved communities. The project includes stakeholder engagement, marketing strategies, and the use of surveys and focus groups to assess the effectiveness of these resources. By analyzing data and monitoring user engagement, the research aims to enhance the impact of cancer control initiatives.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals seeking support for smoking cessation and those interested in improving their health behaviors related to cancer prevention.
Not a fit: Patients who are not interested in using mobile health applications or who do not have access to smartphones may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with effective mobile health tools to help them quit smoking and adopt healthier behaviors, ultimately improving cancer control.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using mobile health applications for smoking cessation and health behavior change, indicating that this approach is promising.
Where this research is happening
Fairfax, United States
- Icf, INC., LLC — Fairfax, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schwarz, Mary — Icf, INC., LLC
- Study coordinator: Schwarz, Mary
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.