Helping people living with HIV quit smoking
The Positively Quit Trial: Addressing disproportionate smoking rates among people living with HIV
This study is testing a special online support program to help people with HIV quit smoking, as they often face unique challenges, and it will compare this program to a standard approach to see which works better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tampa, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10893998 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a smoking cessation program specifically tailored for individuals living with HIV, who have high smoking rates and unique needs. The program will utilize group-based video conferencing to provide support and resources, addressing the challenges of nicotine dependence, depression, and loneliness. Participants will be involved in a randomized control trial comparing the tailored cessation program to a control condition, ensuring that the intervention is effective and meets the specific needs of this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who are living with HIV and currently smoke.
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke or are not living with HIV may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the health and quality of life for people living with HIV by helping them quit smoking.
How similar studies have performed: While smoking cessation programs exist, this approach is novel as it specifically targets the unique needs of people living with HIV and utilizes group-based video conferencing, which has not been extensively tested in this context.
Where this research is happening
Tampa, United States
- University of South Florida — Tampa, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Marhefka, Stephanie Lynn — University of South Florida
- Study coordinator: Marhefka, Stephanie Lynn
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.