Improving Ways to Help People with HIV Stop Smoking
Using Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST) to Optimize a Cost-effective, Sustainable and Scalable Smoking Cessation Package for Smokers in HIV Clinical Care
This project is finding the best combination of support to help people living with HIV successfully quit smoking.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11169907 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many people living with HIV struggle to quit smoking, and current treatments don't always work long-term. This project aims to create a better, more affordable, and widely available program to help. We are testing different support methods like motivational interviewing, peer mentoring, text messages, and specific medications to see which combination works best. Our goal is to find the most effective and practical ways to help people with HIV improve their health by quitting smoking.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this type of research are individuals living with HIV who currently smoke and are interested in quitting.
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke or are not living with HIV would not directly benefit from this specific smoking cessation research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more effective and accessible smoking cessation programs specifically designed for people living with HIV, improving their overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While individual components have shown promise, this project uses a novel approach to test and optimize their combination for people living with HIV.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cantrell, Jennifer — New York University
- Study coordinator: Cantrell, Jennifer
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.