Can peer support help public housing residents kick the habit?
NCT ID NCT05016505
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested two approaches to help people living in public housing smoke less and reduce secondhand smoke. One approach offered one-on-one support to smokers to help them cut back or quit. The other aimed to get all residents in a building to support smoke-free rules. The study included 405 participants from buildings in Manhattan and the Bronx. Researchers measured changes in cigarettes smoked per day, cotinine levels, and secondhand smoke exposure.
What this could mean
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Active substance
behavioral intervention (peer educator support for smoking reduction/cessation and building-level sessions)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide effective strategies to help public housing residents smoke less and reduce secondhand smoke exposure.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial, but results may not apply to all housing settings. The interventions rely on voluntary participation, so effectiveness may vary.
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Locations
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, New York, 10032, United States