Dr. Ellen Herbst, MD
Claim this profileSan Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Studies Substance Abuse
Studies Nicotine Addiction
4 reported clinical trials
4 drugs studied
Affiliated Hospitals
Clinical Trials Ellen Herbst, MD is currently running
Contingency Management
for Tobacco Use Disorder
Tobacco use among US Veterans poses significant health problems and challenges to their overall well-being. The aim of this project is to evaluate the effectiveness of a program called Contingency Management (CM) in helping Veterans quit smoking during lung cancer screening or cancer care at VA clinics. CM is a behavioral treatment that uses rewards to encourage smoking cessation when verified through biological testing. In the first year, the researchers will develop a mobile CM protocol based on feedback from Veterans and healthcare staff through focus groups. In the second year, they will conduct a pilot study to test the feasibility of the mobile CM program along with counseling and medication for 20 Veterans over a five-week period. The success of the pilot study will determine whether to proceed with a larger randomized controlled trial (RCT) in years three to six, comparing the efficacy of mobile CM with standard treatment. The project will take place at SFVA.
Recruiting1 award N/A1 criteria
Contingency Management
for Tobacco Use Disorder
The goal of this study is to design and test the first mobile contingency management (CM) smoking cessation intervention for military Veterans undergoing major elective surgery. Smoking is the leading risk factor for postoperative complications and is associated with longer hospital stays, reoperations, and 30-day mortality. Smoking rates among patients undergoing major elective surgery are high, 22.3-43.0%. It is imperative to identify efficacious, strategically timed smoking cessation interventions for surgery patients. CM incentivizes smoking cessation through positive reinforcement (rewards) when bioverified abstinence is achieved. To ensure feasibility, CM must be tailored to the clinical context. CM for smoking cessation has never been delivered before and after major surgery, nor has mobile CM bioverification been trialed perioperatively. The investigators will develop and test a tailored mobile smoking cessation CM protocol for Veterans undergoing major elective surgery.
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More about Ellen Herbst, MD
Clinical Trial Related1 year of experience running clinical trials · Led 4 trials as a Principal Investigator · 2 Active Clinical TrialsTreatments Ellen Herbst, MD has experience with
- Contingency Management
- N-Acetyl Cysteine
- Tech-Facilitated IC Intervention
- VA Quitline
Breakdown of trials Ellen Herbst, MD has run
Substance Abuse
Nicotine Addiction
Substance Use Disorder
Tobacco Use Disorder
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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 Ellen Herbst, MD specialize in?
Ellen Herbst, MD focuses on Substance Abuse and Nicotine Addiction. In particular, much of their work with Substance Abuse has involved treating patients, or patients who are undergoing treatment.
Is Ellen Herbst, MD currently recruiting for clinical trials?
Yes, Ellen Herbst, MD is currently recruiting for 2 clinical trials in San Francisco California. If you're interested in participating, you should apply.
Are there any treatments that Ellen Herbst, MD has studied deeply?
Yes, Ellen Herbst, MD has studied treatments such as Contingency Management, N-Acetyl cysteine, Tech-Facilitated IC Intervention.
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What is the office address of Ellen Herbst, MD?
The office of Ellen Herbst, MD is located at: San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Francisco, California 94121 United States. This is the address for their practice at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
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