Using financial incentives to help hospitalized smokers quit smoking
USING CONTINGENCY MANAGEMENT TO PROMOTE ADHERENCE TO SMOKING CESSATION TREATMENT AMONG HOSPITALIZED SMOKERS
['FUNDING_CAREER'] · UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-10888184
This study is looking at how giving rewards can help people who smoke to stick with their quit-smoking plans while they're in the hospital and after they go home, using mobile apps to make it easier and more effective.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_CAREER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (KANSAS CITY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10888184 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how financial incentives can encourage hospitalized smokers to adhere to smoking cessation treatments. It focuses on initiating tobacco cessation during hospital stays and ensuring that patients continue their treatment after discharge. The study aims to improve engagement with counseling services and medication adherence through a contingency management approach, which rewards patients for demonstrating progress in quitting smoking. By utilizing mobile health technology, the research seeks to enhance the effectiveness of these interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are hospitalized smokers who are motivated to quit smoking and are willing to participate in a program that includes financial incentives.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently hospitalized or those who do not smoke may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the rates of smoking cessation among hospitalized patients, leading to improved health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that contingency management can effectively increase engagement in smoking cessation programs, but this specific approach has not been widely tested in hospitalized populations.
Where this research is happening
KANSAS CITY, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER — KANSAS CITY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: CRUVINEL, ERICA NICHOLS — UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: CRUVINEL, ERICA NICHOLS
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.