Improving smoking cessation for diverse populations using mobile health technology
Accelerating Health Equity via Just-In-Time Adaptive Interventions (JITAIs):Scalable and High Impact mHealth Precision Smoking Relapse Prevention
This study is all about using smartphone tools to help people, especially those from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, quit smoking by giving them personalized support right when they need it most, making it easier for them to stay smoke-free and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10897783 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and implementing mobile health interventions to help individuals quit smoking, particularly targeting racial and ethnic minorities who face significant health disparities. By utilizing just-in-time adaptive interventions, the project aims to provide personalized support to smokers at critical moments when they are at risk of relapse. The approach leverages smartphone technology to deliver timely resources and encouragement, addressing barriers such as access to care and social determinants of health. The goal is to enhance smoking cessation success rates and ultimately reduce chronic disease prevalence in these communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include Black smokers who are motivated to quit and are willing to engage with mobile health interventions.
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke or are not interested in quitting smoking may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve smoking cessation rates among diverse populations, leading to better overall health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mobile health interventions can be effective in promoting smoking cessation, particularly among underserved populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, United States
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Heckman, Bryan Wayne — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Heckman, Bryan Wayne
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.