Jon O. Ebbert, M.D.

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• A Pilot Study to Compare the Nicotine Lozenge and Tobacco-Free Snuff for Smokeless Tobacco Reduction Rochester, Minn.

  The purpose of this study is to to develop a Smokeless Tobacco (ST) reduction intervention among ST users not interested in quitting tobacco. The first step is to assess the effectiveness of the nicotine lozenges or tobacco-free snuff for reducing ST use or facilitating ST abstinence among ST users not interested in quitting.

• Cannabis Use Among Patients On Chronic Opioids Rochester, Minn.

  The purpose of this study is to:

  1. To understand the prevalence of cannabis use among patients on chronic opioids.

  2. To understand how helpful cannabinoids are in the management of different symptoms.

  3. To understand attitudes and beliefs about cannabis among patients on chronic opioids.

   

• Combination Therapy with Varenicline and Bupropion for Smoking Cessation (CHANBAN) Rochester, Minn.

  The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of combining varenicline and bupropion SR for a potential additive benefit for helping patients stop smoking for longer periods (≥ 6 months smoking abstinence rates).

• Evaluation of Motivational Strategies at a Free Smoking Cessation Program Rochester, Minn.

  The purpose of this study is to evaluate the immediate and long-term effectiveness of motivational strategies currently used in weekly clinic visits,  describe the patients obtaining resources at the free Smoking Cessation Clinic, and assess any barriers to patient access.

• Highdose Nicotine Patch Therapy for Smokeless Tobacco Use Rochester, Minn.

  The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of high dose nicotine patch therapy to help the users of smokeless 'chewing' tobacco quit using long term or permanently. If found to be effective, chewers may use this treatment to help them quit and reduce their risk for negative health effects.

• Nicotine Concentrations During Hookah Smoking Sessions in Regular Hookah Smokers Rochester, Minn.

  The primary purpose of this study is to assess serum nicotine and cotinine concentrations at baseline and every 30 minutes during a 2-hour shisha smoking session among regular hookah users.

• Prevalent Medical Cannabis Survey Rochester, Minn.

  The purpose of this study is to to learn about patient use of medical cannabis and their perceived experiences, benefits, and barriers.  The objective will be to mail an identified written survey to patients who use medical cannabis.