Financial incentives for Alaska Native families to help quit smoking
Alaska Native Family-Based, Financial Incentives Intervention for Smoking Cessation: an RCT
This study is looking at how giving financial rewards to Alaska Native and American Indian families can help people quit smoking, with a focus on making sure the support fits their cultural needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mayo Clinic Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10804607 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a family-based approach to help Alaska Native and American Indian individuals quit smoking by providing financial incentives. It recognizes the importance of family support in the cessation process and aims to adapt existing incentive strategies to fit the cultural context of Alaska Native communities. The study will involve a randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of these incentives over a six-month period, focusing on both the smokers and their family members. By addressing the unique challenges faced by this population, the research seeks to improve access to cessation support in remote areas.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Alaska Native and American Indian adults who smoke and have family members willing to support their cessation efforts.
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke or are not part of the Alaska Native or American Indian communities may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce smoking rates among Alaska Native and American Indian populations, leading to improved health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that financial incentives can effectively promote smoking cessation in other populations, suggesting potential success for this culturally adapted approach.
Where this research is happening
Rochester, United States
- Mayo Clinic Rochester — Rochester, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Patten, Christi a — Mayo Clinic Rochester
- Study coordinator: Patten, Christi a
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.