Development of a mobile app to help Spanish-speaking smokers quit smoking
Libre Del Cigarrillo: Development of an mHealth Smoking Cessation App to Extend Reach of a Validated Smoking Cessation Intervention for Spanish-speaking Smokers
This study is developing a friendly mobile app to help Spanish-speaking smokers quit smoking by offering support and resources that fit their culture and needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tampa, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11042546 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a mobile health application designed specifically for Spanish-speaking smokers to assist them in quitting smoking. The app builds on a previously validated smoking cessation intervention that has shown effectiveness in helping individuals stop smoking. By utilizing culturally relevant content and addressing unique barriers faced by Hispanic smokers, the app aims to provide real-time access to cessation resources and enhance user engagement. The project will involve a multi-step development process to ensure the app meets the needs of its target audience.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Spanish-speaking smokers who are motivated to quit smoking and are looking for accessible resources to support their cessation journey.
Not a fit: Patients who do not speak Spanish or who are not interested in quitting smoking may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve smoking cessation rates among Spanish-speaking individuals, ultimately reducing smoking-related health issues in this population.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has demonstrated success with culturally tailored smoking cessation interventions, indicating a promising potential for this mobile app approach.
Where this research is happening
Tampa, United States
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst — Tampa, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Simmons, Vani N — H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst
- Study coordinator: Simmons, Vani N
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.