Culturally aligned digital smoking cessation program for American Indians
Official title: Randomized Clinical Trial of A Culturally Aligned Digital Smoking Cessation Resource for American Indian Persons
Run by Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota · NCT06544811 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new online program designed to help American Indian people quit smoking by using methods that respect their cultural values.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 416 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Minneapolis, Minnesota) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 14, 2025 |
| Main results expected | January 1, 2029 |
| Study ends | October 1, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | July 8, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06544811 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are American Indian adults aged 18 and older who smoke at least three cigarettes per day and are willing to attempt to quit.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not identify as American Indian or those who do not have access to a smartphone or tablet may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a culturally tailored digital resource designed to help American Indian individuals quit smoking. Participants will engage in a remotely conducted randomized controlled trial, receiving support through a smoking cessation program that respects and incorporates their cultural values. The study will assess the impact of this intervention on smoking cessation rates among participants who smoke regularly and are motivated to quit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve smoking cessation rates among American Indian populations.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with culturally tailored smoking cessation programs, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * AI race based on self-report; * ≥ 18 years of age via photo ID confirmation; * Average smoked cigarettes per day, ≥ 3 in the past 30 days; * considering or willing to make a quit attempt; * self-report having daily access to their own iPhone/Android smartphone or tablet that allows for messaging use; * able to read and speak English. Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where it's running
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Masonic Cancer Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Dana Carroll, PhD
- Email: dcarroll@umn.edu
- Phone: 612-624-0132
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.