Helping firefighters quit smoking to prevent lung cancer
Official title: Preventing Lung Cancer through Tobacco Cessation at FDNY
Funded at Albert Einstein College of Medicine · NIH-10899405 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help retired firefighters who smoke quit by comparing two different support methods: one that gives them basic information about quitting and another that offers personalized help through a special program with telemedicine support, using their recent lung screening results to encourage them to stop smoking.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albert Einstein College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bronx, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $241,041 |
| NIH project number | 5R21OH012256-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10899405 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are retired firefighters who are participants in the FDNY lung cancer screening program and currently smoke.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have never smoked or those who are not retired firefighters may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to improve smoking cessation among retired firefighters participating in a lung cancer screening program. It compares two approaches: Standard Care, which provides information about cessation resources, and Enhanced Care, which actively enrolls participants in a tailored cessation program with personalized telemedicine support. The goal is to engage those who continue to smoke and provide them with effective tools to quit. By utilizing recent lung screening results, the program aims to create a more compelling case for quitting smoking.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase smoking cessation rates among retired firefighters, reducing their risk of lung cancer and improving overall health.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that tailored smoking cessation programs can be effective, suggesting that this approach may yield positive results.
Where this research is happening
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Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goldfarb, David G — Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Goldfarb, David G
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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.