Award
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities 5R01MD020559-02
Evaluating Population-Based Strategies for Rural Smoking Cessation
Recipient
University of Minnesota
Awarded
December 18, 2025
Identifier
5R01MD020559-02
A research project funded by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities to evaluate rural smoking cessation strategies through a randomized controlled trial involving NRT kits and harm reduction education.
Description
This project aims to evaluate strategies for smoking cessation among rural populations, including providing free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) starter kits and education about reduced harm tobacco products. The project involves a randomized controlled trial with multiple aims, including assessing the efficacy of mailed NRT kits, education about harm reduction, and contextual interviews.