Improving tobacco cessation support in Lebanon's healthcare system
Phone Enabled Implementation of Cessation Support (PHOENICS)
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA · NIH-10901929
This study is looking at how to help people in Lebanon quit smoking by using helpful tools like phone counseling and nicotine patches in local healthcare centers, making it easier for everyone to get support and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (GAINESVILLE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10901929 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to evaluate effective methods for implementing tobacco cessation treatments in Lebanon's primary healthcare centers, which serve a significant portion of the population. It focuses on integrating evidence-based interventions such as phone-based counseling and nicotine replacement therapy into routine care. By conducting a group-randomized trial, the study will assess how these interventions can be adapted and sustained in low-resource settings, addressing the high rates of tobacco use in Lebanon. The goal is to bridge the gap between research and practice to improve health outcomes related to tobacco use.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults in Lebanon who are current smokers seeking assistance to quit.
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke or are not interested in quitting smoking may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective tobacco cessation support for individuals in Lebanon, ultimately reducing smoking rates and improving public health.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success with similar tobacco cessation interventions in high-income countries, but this approach is novel in the context of low-resource settings like Lebanon.
Where this research is happening
GAINESVILLE, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA — GAINESVILLE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SALLOUM, RAMZI GEORGE — UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
- Study coordinator: SALLOUM, RAMZI GEORGE
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.
Conditions: Cancer Control, Cancer Control Science