Digital and Hormonal Biomarkers to Personalize Smoking Cessation for Women of Reproductive Age
Official title: Digital and Hormonal Biomarkers: Identifying Novel Targets for a Personalized Medicine Approach for Smoking Cessation in Women of Reproductive Age
Funded at Arkansas Children's Hospital Res Inst · NIH-11390189 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study aims to use hormonal and digital biomarkers to tailor smoking cessation therapies for women in their reproductive years.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arkansas Children's Hospital Res Inst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Little Rock, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2026 |
| Project end | April 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $675,774 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DA063592-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11390189 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Women of reproductive age who smoke and are willing to participate in hormonal and digital biomarker studies.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals outside the target group (e.g., men, postmenopausal women, or non-smokers) may not benefit from this specific research.
What this research studies
This project will explore how fluctuations in ovarian hormones affect smoking behavior and cessation success. It will incorporate modern digital measurements and hormone data to identify personalized strategies for quitting. The team will address gaps such as inclusion of women on hormonal Birth Control and those with irregular cycles to improve real-world applicability.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the study could lead to personalized quitting plans that work better for women, potentially reducing smoking-related health risks.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research supports hormonal influences on smoking behavior, with digital biomarkers showing promise in monitoring physiology during cessation.
Where this research is happening
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Arkansas Children's Hospital Res Inst
Little Rock, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Allen, Alicia M — Arkansas Children's Hospital Res Inst
- Study coordinator: Allen, Alicia M
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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.