Improving pharmacy's role in helping people quit smoking
Advancing the Role of Pharmacy in Tobacco Cessation
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · PURDUE UNIVERSITY · NIH-10683740
This study is all about helping pharmacists get better at supporting people who want to quit smoking by giving them special training, so they can provide more help and resources to patients trying to kick the habit.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | PURDUE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (WEST LAFAYETTE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10683740 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the involvement of pharmacists in tobacco cessation efforts. It aims to develop and implement training programs for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and preceptors to better equip them to assist patients in quitting smoking. By leveraging the authority granted to pharmacists in certain states to prescribe cessation medications, the project seeks to increase the number of patients receiving professional support in their quit attempts. The approach includes partnerships with key organizations to ensure effective dissemination of training materials and resources.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are tobacco users who are seeking to quit and live in states where pharmacists have the authority to prescribe cessation medications.
Not a fit: Patients who do not use tobacco or those living in states without pharmacist prescriptive authority may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of tobacco users who receive professional assistance in quitting, leading to higher cessation rates.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown that involving pharmacists in smoking cessation efforts can lead to improved patient outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
WEST LAFAYETTE, UNITED STATES
- PURDUE UNIVERSITY — WEST LAFAYETTE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HUDMON, KAREN S — PURDUE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: HUDMON, KAREN S
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.