Culturally relevant tobacco cessation program for women in Brazil
Official title: Adaptation and Evaluation of a Tobacco Cessation Program: An Integrated mHealth Approach
Run by University of Alabama at Birmingham · NCT04865276 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new tobacco quitting program for low-income women in Brazil that uses community health workers and a mobile app to see if it helps them stop smoking.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 431 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Alabama at Birmingham Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Londrina, Paraná) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 1, 2022 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | August 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | June 18, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04865276 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 18 and older who currently use tobacco and are willing to quit.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not currently use tobacco or are not willing to quit 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 study aims to enhance tobacco cessation efforts among low-income Brazilian women by integrating a Community Health Worker (CHW) intervention with mobile health (mHealth) support through an app. The intervention is designed to be culturally and gender-relevant, utilizing Social Cognitive Theory to engage participants effectively. The program will be adapted based on previous successful interventions and will consider the existing Brazilian healthcare system. The goal is to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of this integrated approach in promoting tobacco cessation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve tobacco cessation rates among women in Brazil, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with culturally tailored tobacco cessation programs, indicating potential for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age * Current tobacco use * Willingness to quit tobacco use * resident in the town assigned to intervention or control Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where it's running
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Universidade Estadual de Londrina
Londrina, Paraná, Brazil Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Isabel C Scarinci, PhD — University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Study coordinator: Isabel C Scarinci, PhD
- Email: scarinci@uab.edu
- Phone: (205) 975-7177
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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.