Helping rural residents quit smoking through primary care e-visits to reduce cancer risk
Addressing Rural Cancer Disparities via Proactive Smoking Cessation Treatment within Primary Care: A Hybrid Type 1 Effectiveness-Implementation Trial of a Scalable Smoking Cessation Electronic Visit
This project helps rural smokers quit by offering proactive, personalized support through their regular doctor's office using online tools.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical University of South Carolina NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10914825 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many people in rural areas smoke and find it harder to quit, which increases their risk for certain cancers. This project aims to make it easier for rural smokers to get help by using their primary care doctor's office. We are developing an electronic visit (e-visit) system that identifies smokers through their health records and then offers tailored support to help them quit. This e-visit uses a special program to figure out the best FDA-approved treatments for each person. The goal is to make sure everyone who smokes gets effective help to stop, right from their own doctor.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adult smokers (21+ years old) living in rural areas who receive care from a primary care provider.
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke or do not wish to quit smoking may not directly benefit from this specific intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly increase the number of rural residents who quit smoking, ultimately lowering their risk of developing tobacco-related cancers.
How similar studies have performed: A pilot project has already been completed to develop and test this proactive e-visit approach, showing promising preliminary results.
Where this research is happening
Charleston, United States
- Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dahne, Jennifer Renee — Medical University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: Dahne, Jennifer Renee
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.