Scalable smoke-free homes in Armenia and Georgia
Official title: Implementing a Scalable Smoke-free Home Intervention in Armenia and Georgia
Funded at George Washington University · NIH-11506160 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-friendly program to help families in Armenia and Georgia create smoke-free homes to protect children and adults from tobacco smoke.
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) | $128,941 |
| NIH project number | 3R01CA278229-04S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11506160 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are households in Armenia and Georgia with one or more smokers and at least one nonsmoking household member, including families with children.
✕Less likely to help
Households without any smokers or those unwilling to participate may see little or no direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project adapts a proven home-based smoke-free intervention to the cultural context of Armenia and Georgia, with local coalitions guiding delivery. It will train and empower communities to promote smoke-free homes through national quitlines and local support. The approach is designed to be brief, scalable, and affordable so communities can sustain it after the study ends.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, families in Armenia and Georgia could experience cleaner air at home and lower exposure to tobacco smoke, which may reduce health risks.
How similar studies have gone: The intervention is based on an evidence-based program shown to be effective in low-income US households, with prior success in adapting it for new populations.
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.