Ending Tobacco Use with a Smartphone Program for Cambodian People Living with HIV/AIDS
Official title: Ending Tobacco Use through Interactive Tailored Messaging for Cambodian People Living with HIV/AIDS (EndIT)
Funded at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst · NIH-11535291 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A smartphone-based quit-smoking program designed for people living with HIV/AIDS in Cambodia to help reduce tobacco use alongside HIV treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tampa, United States) |
| Project start | September 17, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $154,356 |
| NIH project number | 3U01CA261598-06S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11535291 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults living with HIV in Cambodia who currently smoke and have access to a smartphone.
✕Less likely to help
People without HIV or those without access to a smartphone may not benefit from this specific intervention.
What this research studies
This project tests a fully automated, interactive app that combines pharmacological and behavioral support to help Cambodian adults with HIV quit smoking. It will compare the app-enabled program to standard care in a randomized trial conducted in Cambodia, leveraging widespread smartphone use to reach those with limited access to traditional services. Participants will receive evidence-based nicotine cessation tools delivered through their phones, and study outcomes will include quit rates and health improvements over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the app could make smoking cessation easier and more affordable for people living with HIV in resource-limited settings, potentially improving HIV-related health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous mobile health quit-smoking programs show promise, but evidence in people living with HIV in low-resource settings is still emerging.
Where this research is happening
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H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst
Tampa, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vidrine, Damon J. — H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst
- Study coordinator: Vidrine, Damon J.
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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.