Helping people with HIV quit smoking through a new treatment approach
Official title: Effectiveness of a smoking cessation algorithm integrated into HIV primary care
Funded at University of Alabama at Birmingham · NIH-10421322 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new tool to help doctors provide better support for people living with HIV who want to quit smoking, making it easier for them to access treatments and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alabama at Birmingham NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Birmingham, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2018 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $721,940 |
| NIH project number | 5R01DA044112-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10421322 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV who smoke and are receiving care in HIV primary care settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not smoke or are not living with HIV may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates a new algorithm designed to help healthcare providers in HIV primary care settings offer effective smoking cessation treatments to their patients. It aims to integrate smoking cessation services into routine HIV care, addressing the high smoking rates among people living with HIV/AIDS. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of this algorithm in increasing the use of pharmacotherapy and improving smoking cessation outcomes. By providing training and resources to healthcare providers, the research seeks to enhance the overall health and quality of life for individuals living with HIV who smoke.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve smoking cessation rates among people living with HIV, leading to better health outcomes and reduced tobacco-related illnesses.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in integrating smoking cessation interventions into chronic disease management, suggesting that this approach could be effective for people living with HIV.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cropsey, Karen L — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Cropsey, Karen L
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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.