Helping American Indians quit smoking through a telephone program
Assessing Telephone All Nations Breath of Life for Efficacy
This study is testing a friendly phone program to help American Indians quit smoking, using ideas that respect the cultural importance of tobacco while providing support and resources to make quitting easier.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lehigh University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bethlehem, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10668295 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a culturally tailored telephone program designed to help American Indians quit smoking. It builds on previous successful in-person programs that respect the cultural significance of tobacco while promoting cessation. The approach involves community-based participatory research to ensure the program meets the needs of the community. Participants will receive support and resources through phone calls to assist them in their quitting journey.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are American Indian individuals who smoke and are seeking support to quit.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as American Indian or who are not interested in quitting smoking may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase smoking cessation rates among American Indian populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success with culturally tailored smoking cessation programs for American Indians, indicating a strong potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Bethlehem, United States
- Lehigh University — Bethlehem, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Daley, Sean Michael — Lehigh University
- Study coordinator: Daley, Sean Michael
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.