Culturally tailored digital quit-smoking help for Hispanic/Latinx communities
Official title: Implementing a culturally appropriate digital health intervention to reduce tobacco-related cancer disparities among Hispanic/Latinx Communities
Funded at Georgia State University · NIH-11503919 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A digital smoking-cessation program will be culturally adapted for Hispanic/Latinx adults to help them quit smoking and reduce cancer disparities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Georgia State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $350,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U48DP006835-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11503919 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Hispanic/Latinx adults who smoke and are open to using a digital cessation program.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not interested in digital health tools or not seeking smoking cessation at this time may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project will culturally and linguistically adapt an existing digital quit-smoking program, iQuit Mindfully, for Hispanic/Latinx communities. It uses a structured implementation mapping approach to gather feedback from patients and community partners and to shape how the intervention is delivered in clinics and community settings. The work will address barriers such as acculturation stress, discrimination, and access to cessation supports, aiming to increase utilization of counseling and medications. The study focuses on real-world deployment and optimization so that the program can reach people where they receive care and in their communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the adapted program could help more Hispanic/Latinx individuals quit smoking, reducing tobacco-related cancer disparities.
How similar studies have gone: Digital health cessation tools with culturally tailored content have shown promise in diverse populations, supporting potential benefit here.
Where this research is happening
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Georgia State University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Spears, Claire Adams — Georgia State University
- Study coordinator: Spears, Claire Adams
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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.