Helping disadvantaged adults quit smoking to prevent cancer
Official title: Using a Pragmatic Randomized Rollout Trial to Evaluate Implementation Strategies to Promote Smoking Treatment and Cancer Prevention for Salvation Army Clients
Funded at University of Wisconsin-Madison · NIH-10954086 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for ways to help people who are struggling to quit smoking, especially those who may not have a lot of resources, by working with the Salvation Army to connect them with free support services.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Wisconsin-Madison NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Madison, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $639,964 |
| NIH project number | 1UG3CA293756-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10954086 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds who currently use tobacco.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not use tobacco or are not part of disadvantaged socioeconomic groups may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to improve smoking cessation efforts among socioeconomically disadvantaged adults by partnering with the Salvation Army. The project will evaluate different strategies to connect clients with free tobacco treatment services, specifically the Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line. By involving Salvation Army staff and clients in refining these strategies, the research seeks to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of tobacco cessation programs within community services. The approach will utilize pragmatic research methods to assess how well these strategies work in real-world settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase smoking cessation rates among disadvantaged populations, leading to better health outcomes and reduced cancer risk.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community-based interventions can effectively engage disadvantaged populations in smoking cessation efforts, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mccarthy, Danielle Erin — University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Study coordinator: Mccarthy, Danielle Erin
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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.