Improving smoking cessation and behavioral health services for diverse communities
Official title: INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS AND DISSEMINATION SUPPORT FOR DCCPS
Funded at Icf, INC., LLC · NIH-11186939 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about improving support for people trying to quit smoking and take care of their mental health, and it's designed for anyone who wants to learn more about helpful tools and resources from the National Cancer Institute.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Icf, INC., LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fairfax, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2022 |
| Project end | September 14, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $3,053,775 |
| NIH project number | 91021A00291022F00001-P00004-0-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11186939 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from diverse population groups who are seeking support for smoking cessation or behavioral health issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not interested in smoking cessation or do not belong to the targeted population groups may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing smoking cessation and behavioral health services developed by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for various population groups. It aims to support the ongoing development and adoption of these services within the public health community and engage with research communities to advance mobile health interventions. The project involves outreach and engagement efforts to raise awareness about NCI's research and tools, as well as measuring the impact of these initiatives to inform future efforts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective smoking cessation programs and improved behavioral health services for diverse communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in similar outreach and engagement strategies to improve public health interventions, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Icf, INC., LLC
Fairfax, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kilgore, Elizabeth — Icf, INC., LLC
- Study coordinator: Kilgore, Elizabeth
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.