Helping low-income smokers quit by expanding support services
Expanding population-level interventions to help more low-income smokers quit
This study is helping low-income smokers who aren't quite ready to quit by offering them extra support and resources to reduce their smoking and secondhand smoke exposure, so they can feel more prepared to eventually quit.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10677019 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to assist low-income smokers who are not ready to quit by providing them with a pre-cessation intervention called Smoke Free Homes. The study will recruit nearly 2,000 participants from various states, offering them either standard quitline services or enhanced support that includes Smoke Free Homes. This approach is designed to engage more smokers, increase their readiness to quit, and ultimately reduce their smoking rates. Participants will receive counseling via phone, and those who are not ready to quit will still have access to valuable resources to help them reduce their smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are low-income smokers who are not currently ready to quit but are interested in reducing their smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke.
Not a fit: Patients who are not smokers or those who are already actively seeking to quit through other means may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of low-income smokers who quit smoking and improve their overall health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that similar interventions can effectively engage smokers and improve cessation rates, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kreuter, Matthew W. — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Kreuter, Matthew W.
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.