Helping smokers quit using tailored digital messages
Behavioral Intervention to Mitigate Nicotine Addiction in Digital Environments
['FUNDING_R01'] · GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11065544
This study is looking at a new way to help smokers, especially those who use flavored tobacco, quit by creating and testing helpful digital messages that encourage them to stop smoking.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ATLANTA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11065544 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates a behavioral intervention aimed at reducing nicotine addiction among smokers, particularly those using flavored tobacco products. It employs a multi-phase approach that includes qualitative methods and workshops to create effective digital messages for smoking cessation. These messages will be tested through eye-tracking studies and a randomized clinical trial to assess their impact on quitting behaviors. The goal is to enhance tobacco education and improve cessation outcomes for smokers.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adult smokers, especially those from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds who use flavored tobacco products.
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke or those who are not interested in quitting smoking may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide smokers with more effective tools and strategies to quit smoking, particularly in disadvantaged populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using tailored messaging for smoking cessation, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
ATLANTA, UNITED STATES
- GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY — ATLANTA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: POPOVA, LYUDMILA — GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: POPOVA, LYUDMILA
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.