Dr. Melissa A Little, PhD,MPH
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Studies Quitting Smoking
Studies Cervical Cancer
5 reported clinical trials
13 drugs studied
Affiliated Hospitals
Clinical Trials Melissa A Little, PhD,MPH is currently running
QuitAid
for Quitting Smoking
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of a pharmacist-delivered MTM (medication therapy management) approach, called QuitAid, to quitting cigarette smoking in rural Appalachia. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is QuitAid, alone or combined with other quitting tobacco treatments, effective? * What makes QuitAid easy or hard to carry out? Is it cost effective? Is it easy to maintain? Treatment: All participants will be given at least 4 weeks of the nicotine patch. Some participants will be randomized (like the flip of a coin) to receive additional treatments (listed below). These groups will be compared to each other to see which combination works best to help them quit smoking. * Smokefree TXT - a texting program that helps people quit smoking * Tobacco quitline - 4 phone sessions to help people quit smoking * 8 weeks of NRT (nicotine replacement therapy in the form of nicotine patches or nicotine patches and lozenge) medication instead of 4 weeks * QuitAid - An MTM program given by the patient's pharmacist. This is a quitting smoking coaching program * Nicotine patch AND nicotine lozenge instead of just nicotine patches
Recruiting1 award N/A
Smoking Cessation Aids
for Quitting Smoking
Cigarette smoking in the U.S. is highest among low income and Medicaid insured adults, and unfortunately, low-income smokers are even less likely to attempt to quit, less likely to use evidence-based treatments, and thus less likely to be successful. Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), which generally provide healthcare services to low income and Medicaid insured patients, are more likely to serve individuals who use tobacco and are required to report tobacco use screening rates and their delivery of cessation interventions. Thus, FQHCs are an ideal community-partner to reach low-income smokers, particularly smokers who are not currently seeking treatment. To address this gap, the investigators developed a pharmacist-delivered smoking cessation intervention to help facilitate nicotine replacement therapy medication adherence among smokers. The proposed study aims to examine the feasibility of delivering the pharmacist-delivered smoking cessation intervention to FQHC patients who are ready to quit, and expanding the intervention for smokers not ready to quit by adding 2 pre-quit sessions focused on rate reduction. The investigators will also determine facilitators and barriers to adopting and implementing the program in FQHCs.
Recruiting1 award N/A7 criteria
More about Melissa A Little, PhD,MPH
Clinical Trial Related3 years of experience running clinical trials · Led 5 trials as a Principal Investigator · 2 Active Clinical TrialsTreatments Melissa A Little, PhD,MPH has experience with
- Nicotine Lozenge
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy Patch
- QuitAid
- SmokefreeTXT
- Nicotine Lozenge
- Smokefree TXT
Breakdown of trials Melissa A Little, PhD,MPH has run
Cervical Cancer
Smoking Cessation
Smoking/Cigarette Smoking
Tobacco Smoking
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need insurance to participate in a trial?
Almost all clinical trials will cover the cost of the ‘trial drug’ — so no insurance is required for this. For trials where this trial drug is given alongside an already-approved medication, there may be a cost (which your insurance would normally cover).
What does Melissa A Little, PhD,MPH specialize in?
Melissa A Little, PhD,MPH focuses on Quitting Smoking and Cervical Cancer. In particular, much of their work with Quitting Smoking has involved treating patients, or patients who are undergoing treatment.
Is Melissa A Little, PhD,MPH currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Melissa A Little, PhD,MPH is currently recruiting for 2 clinical trials in Charlottesville Virginia. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Melissa A Little, PhD,MPH has studied deeply?
Yes, Melissa A Little, PhD,MPH has studied treatments such as Nicotine lozenge, Nicotine Replacement Therapy Patch, QuitAid.
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Melissa A Little, PhD,MPH?
Apply for one of the trials that Melissa A Little, PhD,MPH is conducting.
What is the office address of Melissa A Little, PhD,MPH?
The office of Melissa A Little, PhD,MPH is located at: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903 United States. This is the address for their practice at the University of Virginia.
Is there any support for travel costs?
The coverage of travel expenses can vary greatly between different clinical trials. Please see more financial detail in the trials you’re interested to apply.