Helping American Indian individuals quit smoking with tailored resources
Official title: Randomized Clinical Trial of a Culturally-Tailored Suite of Smoking Cessation Resources for American Indian Persons
Funded at University of Minnesota · NIH-10841821 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating special tools to help American Indian people quit smoking, using resources that respect their culture and beliefs, so they can get the support they need to be successful.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $613,020 |
| NIH project number | 1R01CA290675-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10841821 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are American Indian individuals who smoke and are interested in quitting.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as American Indian or who are not interested in quitting smoking may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing culturally-tailored smoking cessation resources specifically for American Indian individuals, who face higher rates of smoking-related cancers and lower cessation rates compared to other populations. The project aims to enhance engagement with smoking cessation interventions by creating resources that respect and incorporate Indigenous worldviews. Through collaboration with tribes and community advisory boards, the research will adapt existing digital tools to better meet the needs of American Indian communities. Participants will have access to a suite of resources, including a smartphone app and social media support, designed to assist them in their journey to quit smoking.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve smoking cessation rates among American Indian individuals, leading to better health outcomes and reduced cancer rates.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in culturally tailored health interventions, suggesting that this approach could be effective for smoking cessation as well.
Where this research is happening
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Carroll, Dana Mowls — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Carroll, Dana Mowls
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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.