Creating 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-11017604 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to help families in Armenia and Georgia create smoke-free homes to protect children and non-smokers from tobacco smoke, making it easier for everyone to breathe healthier air.
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 | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $488,413 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA278229-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11017604 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include families living in Armenia and Georgia, particularly those with children or non-smoking adults who are exposed to secondhand smoke.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in Armenia or Georgia or those who do not have exposure to tobacco smoke in their homes may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to implement a smoke-free home intervention in Armenia and Georgia to reduce tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure, particularly among children and non-smoking adults. The project will assess the effectiveness of evidence-based interventions designed to promote smoke-free environments in households, addressing barriers to adoption and sustainability in low-resource settings. By collaborating with local health authorities and community organizations, the research seeks to create a supportive infrastructure for these interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce secondhand smoke exposure in homes, leading to improved health outcomes for children and non-smokers.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in implementing smoke-free home interventions in various settings, indicating that this approach could be effective in Armenia and Georgia as well.
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.