Scalable smoke-free home program in Armenia and Georgia
Official title: Implementing a Scalable Smoke-free Home Intervention in Armenia and Georgia
Funded at George Washington University · NIH-11506159 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program to help families in Armenia and Georgia keep homes smoke-free, reducing exposure to tobacco and helping people quit smoking.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | George Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $61,880 |
| NIH project number | 3R01CA278229-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11506159 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include households with adults who smoke or are exposed to secondhand smoke and are in Armenia or Georgia.
✕Less likely to help
Households in which smoking is not a factor or where participation is not feasible may receive no direct benefit.
What this research studies
This grant plans to adapt and scale a proven home-based smoke-free intervention for Armenia and Georgia. Researchers will tailor the approach to local culture, build in-country partners, and use national quitlines to deliver the program efficiently. The project will test how well the intervention can be disseminated through community coalitions and public health channels in low-resource settings. If successful, it could lower secondhand smoke exposure and support cessation for families in LMICs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, families in Armenia and Georgia could experience lower tobacco exposure and better health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work in the US showed the intervention can be effective, and this project aims to adapt and scale it in new settings.
Where this research is happening
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George Washington University
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Berg, Carla J — George Washington University
- Study coordinator: Berg, Carla J
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.