Helping underserved smokers quit using a smartphone program through a food bank.
Partnering with a State Food Bank to Provide Tobacco Treatment to Underserved Smokers
This study is looking to help people who smoke and may not have easy access to quitting resources by testing two different ways to support them in quitting smoking—one with a helpline and the other with a smartphone program—so they can find the best way to get the help they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tampa, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10747841 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to connect underserved smokers with effective tobacco cessation treatments by partnering with a large food bank network. The study will evaluate the effectiveness and cost impact of a smartphone-based smoking cessation program, comparing a standard treatment approach with a fully automated treatment method. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive support through a helpline or through an automated system, allowing for a comprehensive assessment of both methods. The goal is to provide accessible resources to those who need them most, particularly in communities facing food insecurity.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adult smokers who are food insecure and have limited access to cessation resources.
Not a fit: Patients who are not smokers or those who have access to comprehensive smoking cessation resources may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve smoking cessation rates among underserved populations, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using automated interventions for smoking cessation, indicating potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Tampa, United States
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst — Tampa, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vidrine, Damon J. — H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst
- Study coordinator: Vidrine, Damon J.
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.