Helping families quit smoking through pediatric care
Official title: Refer 2 Quit: Proactive Promotion of Tobacco Use Treatment for Underserved Household Members Who Smoke through Pediatric Primary Care
Funded at Children's Hosp of Philadelphia · NIH-10896235 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help families who struggle with smoking by making it easier for pediatricians to support parents and caregivers during kids' doctor visits, so everyone can breathe easier and be healthier together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R37 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $707,751 |
| NIH project number | 5R37CA282153-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10896235 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include families with children who visit pediatric clinics, particularly those from racial and ethnic minority groups or low socioeconomic backgrounds where smoking is prevalent.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not smoke or do not have household members who smoke may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving tobacco cessation support for underserved families by leveraging pediatricians' unique position in healthcare. It aims to enhance the identification and treatment of smoking caregivers during pediatric visits, using advanced clinical decision support systems integrated into electronic health records. The goal is to not only assist parents who smoke but also to reach other household members, thereby reducing children's exposure to secondhand smoke. By addressing the barriers to treatment access, this project seeks to create a more comprehensive approach to tobacco use treatment in families.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce smoking rates among caregivers and protect children from harmful secondhand smoke exposure.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that integrating tobacco cessation support into pediatric care can be effective, indicating a promising approach for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jenssen, Brian P. — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Jenssen, Brian P.
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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.