Helping Alaska Native people quit smoking using personalized care.
Official title: Metabolism-Informed Care to Aid Alaska Native People to Quit Smoking
Funded at Southcentral Foundation · NIH-10923997 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a special program to help Alaska Native and American Indian people quit smoking by using a unique test to tailor the treatment just for them, and we want to see how well this personalized approach works for those trying to quit.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Southcentral Foundation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Anchorage, United States) |
| Project start | September 24, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $339,405 |
| NIH project number | 5S06GM142122-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10923997 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Alaska Native and American Indian individuals aged 21 and older who are seeking to quit smoking.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Alaska Native or American Indian, or those who do not smoke, may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop a tailored smoking cessation program specifically for Alaska Native and American Indian individuals, who have higher smoking rates compared to other populations. The project will explore the use of a biomarker called nicotine metabolite ratio to personalize treatment options, potentially improving the effectiveness of smoking cessation methods. By assessing the acceptability and feasibility of this approach, the research seeks to enhance existing strategies that have not significantly reduced smoking rates in this community. Participants will be involved in evaluating how well this personalized care can help them quit smoking.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective smoking cessation treatments for Alaska Native people, ultimately reducing smoking-related health issues.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using genetically informed biomarkers for smoking cessation in other populations, indicating potential for success in this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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Southcentral Foundation
Anchorage, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Michlig, Georgia J — Southcentral Foundation
- Study coordinator: Michlig, Georgia 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.