QuitAid Pilot Feasibility Trial

Testing the Efficacy, Feasibility and Acceptability of a Pharmacist-Delivered Medication Therapy Management Approach to Smoking Cessation for Rural Smokers in Appalachia

Adult smokers were recruited through an independent pharmacy in rural Appalachia and were randomized to 1 of 8 treatments, including medication and/or therapy from the pharmacist, to help quit smoking.

24 adult smokers were recruited through an independent pharmacy in rural Appalachia were randomized to 1 of 8 treatments: (1) pharmacist delivered QuitAid intervention (Yes vs. No), (2) Combination NRT Gum + NRT Patch (vs. NRT patch), and/or (3) 8 weeks of NRT (vs. standard 4 weeks). All participants received 4 weeks of NRT patch in addition to the components to which they were assigned. Participants completed baseline and 3-month follow-up assessments. The primary outcomes were feasibility of recruitment and randomization, retention, treatment adherence and fidelity.

Inclusion Criteria:

• smokers must have smoked at least 5 cigarettes per day for the past 6 months
• be willing to set a quit date in the next 30 days
• own a cell phone
• be over 18 years of age
• not be pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the next 6 months
• not have any medical contraindications to using NRT

Exclusion Criteria:

• Those who are pregnant or plan to be
• Those under 18 years of age
• Those with a medical contradiction
• Those who do not own a cell phone
• Those who have not smoked 5 cigarettes per day for the last 6 months
• Those who are unwilling to set a quit date within 30 days