Helping smokers with COPD quit using electronic outreach
Electronic Proactive Outreach for Smokers with COPD: Engaging patients to quit
This study is creating a helpful electronic program to reach out to smokers with COPD and support them in quitting smoking, making it easier for them to access proven treatments and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Minneapolis VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10934514 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop and test an electronic program that proactively engages smokers with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to help them quit smoking. The program will identify smokers outside of routine visits and connect them with evidence-based tobacco treatment options. By utilizing electronic communication methods, the goal is to increase participation in smoking cessation programs and improve health outcomes for patients with COPD. The research will also involve training and mentorship to ensure the development of effective intervention strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are smokers diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke or those without a diagnosis of COPD may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase smoking cessation rates among patients with COPD, leading to improved respiratory health and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that proactive tobacco treatment programs can effectively increase smoking cessation rates, particularly among smokers with COPD.
Where this research is happening
Minneapolis, United States
- Minneapolis VA Medical Center — Minneapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Melzer, Anne Catherine — Minneapolis VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Melzer, Anne Catherine
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.