Using mobile health technology to help people in Laos quit smoking
Mobile Health Technology for Personalized Tobacco Cessation Support in Laos
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HLTH SCIENCES CTR · NIH-10930151
This study is creating a friendly smartphone program to help people in Laos quit smoking by sending them helpful messages and support right to their phones.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HLTH SCIENCES CTR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (OKLAHOMA CITY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10930151 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mobile health (mHealth) intervention to support tobacco cessation in Laos, where smoking rates are notably high. The project aims to create a personalized, smartphone-based program that delivers behavioral treatment through an interactive platform. By utilizing text messaging and other mobile technologies, the intervention seeks to provide accessible and effective support for individuals trying to quit smoking. The approach is designed to be sustainable and scalable, addressing a critical public health need in low- and middle-income countries.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults in Laos who smoke and are seeking support to quit.
Not a fit: Patients who do not smoke or are not interested in quitting smoking 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 adults in Laos, improving public health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mobile health interventions for smoking cessation can be effective and cost-efficient, indicating a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
OKLAHOMA CITY, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HLTH SCIENCES CTR — OKLAHOMA CITY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BUI, THANH C. — UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HLTH SCIENCES CTR
- Study coordinator: BUI, THANH C.
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.