Libre del cigarrillo: Spanish-language mobile tool to help Hispanic smokers quit
Official title: Libre Del Cigarrillo: Development of an mHealth Smoking Cessation App to Extend Reach of a Validated Smoking Cessation Intervention for Spanish-speaking Smokers
Funded at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst · NIH-11310741 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A mobile app in Spanish will extend a proven smoking-cessation program to Hispanic smokers and help them quit.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tampa, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2025 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $312,790 |
| NIH project number | 5R34CA297368-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11310741 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Spanish-speaking adults who smoke and want to quit, especially within Hispanic communities.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals who do not use mobile apps or are not interested in quitting at this time may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project will adapt an evidence-based print booklet into a mobile health app for Spanish-speaking smokers, aiming to make quitting support more accessible. It leverages real-time app features to boost engagement and tailor content to individual users. The effort builds on a large previous trial showing the intervention’s benefit and will test how the app performs in a broader real-world setting.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the app could increase quit rates among Spanish-speaking smokers and reduce smoking-related health risks.
How similar studies have gone: Previous randomized trials showed the printed intervention was effective; translating to an app is a logical next step with potential similar benefits.
Where this research is happening
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H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst
Tampa, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Simmons, Vani N — H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Ctr & Res Inst
- Study coordinator: Simmons, Vani N
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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.