Smoke-free home program for tribal communities
Official title: Assessing the Effectiveness of a Smoke-Free Home Program in Tribal Communities
Run by Emory University · NCT06583148 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether a program that helps tribal communities create smoke-free homes can reduce secondhand smoke exposure and improve health.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 575 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Emory University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Atlanta, Georgia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 15, 2024 |
| Main results expected | January 31, 2028 |
| Study ends | January 31, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | December 8, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06583148 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 18 and older who smoke or live with a smoker and do not reside in a smoke-free home within an American Indian household.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are under 18 years old or do not live in a household with smokers will 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 evaluates the effectiveness of a smoke-free home intervention aimed at reducing secondhand smoke exposure in rural tribal communities. Participants are randomized into two groups: one receives educational materials and coaching on maintaining a smoke-free home, while the other group receives usual care. The study aims to assess changes in smoking behavior and health outcomes over a follow-up period of 3 to 6 months. This innovative approach targets the intersection of rural and racial/ethnic inequities to improve health in Indigenous populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce secondhand smoke exposure and improve health outcomes for families in tribal communities.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success with smoke-free home interventions, indicating potential for positive outcomes in similar populations.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age and older * Self-report as being a smoker or living with a smoker * Indicate that they do not reside in a smoke-free home * Identify as living in an American Indian household Exclusion Criteria: * Children under the age of 18 will not be included
Where it's running
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Emory University Hospital/Winship Cancer Institute
Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Michelle Kegler, DrPH, MPH — Emory University Hospital/Winship Cancer Institute
- Study coordinator: Josh Kaufmann
- Email: josh.kaufmann@emory.edu
- Phone: 404-727-7718
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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.