Refer 2 Quit: Proactively Reach Household Members Who Smoke Through Pediatric Care
Official title: Refer 2 Quit: Proactive Promotion of Tobacco Use Treatment for Household Members Who Smoke through Pediatric Primary Care
Funded at Children's Hosp of Philadelphia · NIH-11413481 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program to help families where a child is exposed to tobacco by promoting and linking adults in the home to proven quitting support through pediatric clinics.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R37 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $733,053 |
| NIH project number | 5R37CA282153-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11413481 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Households with a child patient and at least one adult smoker who could benefit from cessation help.
✕Less likely to help
Households without any current smoker or without access to participating pediatric clinics may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project uses pediatric primary care and electronic health records to identify household members who smoke and connect them with tobacco cessation resources. It aims to extend reach beyond parents who bring their child to the visit, so more adults in the home can access evidence-based treatments. The approach combines population health methods with clinical informatics to implement scalable strategies that fit real-world pediatric settings. If successful, it could reduce children’s secondhand smoke exposure and improve family health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Children’s exposure to secondhand smoke could decrease, improving health and reducing risks for the whole family.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work with pediatric CDS and caregiver engagement shows promise, but expanding to all household members is an innovative next step.
Where this research is happening
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Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jenssen, Brian P. — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Jenssen, Brian P.
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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.